Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28101 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress UberSlider MouseInteraction plugin through version 2.3. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link that runs unwanted script in that user’s browser. Business risk is highest for public WordPress sites using this plugin, especially administrator-facing workflows.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for public WordPress assets, especially sites managed by privileged users. It is high severity but not currently supported by provided evidence of active exploitation. Prioritize inventory first, then update, disable, or remove based on vendor guidance.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79: improper neutralization of input during web page generation. It affects LambertGroup UberSlider MouseInteraction, package uberSlider_mouseinteraction, through version 2.3. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites where UberSlider MouseInteraction is installed at version 2.3 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify affected themes, bundled copies, or hosting-specific exposure. Internet-facing WordPress sites have higher practical risk because reflected XSS typically depends on users reaching attacker-controlled links.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a maliciously crafted URL. Successful abuse could execute script in the victim’s browser session, potentially affecting site users or administrators depending on who clicks the link.
Researcher notes
The public bundle confirms reflected XSS, CVSS 7.1, and affected versions through 2.3. It does not provide exploit details, vulnerable parameters, fixed version, or mitigation specifics. Avoid assuming patch availability beyond cited vendor or Patchstack guidance. KEV status is false in the supplied data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the UberSlider MouseInteraction plugin.
- Identify installed plugin versions and prioritize version 2.3 or earlier.
- Check LambertGroup, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for an update or workaround.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is unused or cannot be remediated.
- Limit administrator exposure to untrusted links until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether uberSlider_mouseinteraction is present on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the affected range.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for fixed-version information.
- Check web logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin-related pages or parameters.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.