Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects an old WordPress plugin, kiwi-logo-carousel. A malicious site could trick an authenticated WordPress user into changing plugin settings in a way that results in cross-site scripting. The public bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using kiwi-logo-carousel versions earlier than 1.7.2, especially where administrators are logged in while browsing untrusted content. Treat as a targeted WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency based on supplied evidence. Prioritize if the plugin exists on public or business-critical sites, because administrator compromise through XSS can support broader site takeover paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for the kiwi-logo-carousel plugin.; Upgrade kiwi-logo-carousel to 1.7.2 or later where still used.; Remove the plugin if it is unnecessary or unsupported..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8290CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/kiwi-logo-carousel/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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