CVE-2026-16260
MediumCVSS 6.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk35th percentile - higher than 35% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate WordPress plugin before version 1.8.1 does not sanitize and escape one of its custom post type settings before outputting it in an HTML attribute on the admin edit screen. This allows users with the Contributor role and above to inject JavaScript that executes in the session of any administrator who opens the affected item.
Risk Assessment
JavaScript injection can lead to administrator session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions in the admin panel. This is a serious risk to site security.
Recommendation
Update the Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate plugin to version 1.8.1 or later. Restrict permissions for users with Contributor role and above.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not sanitise and escape one of its custom post type settings before outputting it in an HTML attribute on the admin edit screen, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to inject JavaScript that executes in the session of any administrator who opens the affected item.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

