CVE-2023-1473 Responsive WordPress Slideshows 3.29.0 - Reflected XSS

Medium 6.1 Published 17 Apr 2023 Updated 6 Feb 2025

Reflected XSS in MetaSlider plugin allows attackers to execute scripts against admin users, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1473?

CVE-2023-1473 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider, published on 17 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider WordPress plugin 3.29.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metaslider Slider\, Gallery\, and Carousel.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-1473 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1473 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53gc-hw42-vfp5.