WEN Themes WEN Logo Slider DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the WEN Logo Slider plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions through 3.4.0. This issue allows for DOM-based XSS, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user visiting the affected site. This could be used to hijack user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Remediation
Users of the WEN Logo Slider plugin should update to version 3.5 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
Vulnerability Rating
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