CVE-2026-16537 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Slick Slider WordPress plugin before 0.5.3 does not sanitize and escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it in an HTML attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute when a user views the affected post.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8de9a050-45b5-4e51-9cd9-06f85999393a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16537?

CVE-2026-16537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Slick Slider WordPress plugin before 0.5.3 does not sanitize and escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it in an HTML attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to...

How severe is CVE-2026-16537?

CVE-2026-16537 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16537?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.