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CVE-2024-5729: The Simple AL Slider WordPress plugin through 1.2.10 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputtin

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5729 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simple al slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple AL Slider WordPress plugin through 1.2.10 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

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-06-28
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: alexdtn

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

alexdtn simple al slider UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.2.10
Fixed in: newer than 1.2.10
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy simple-al-slider || rpm -q simple-al-slider || simple-al-slider --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-al-slider
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade simple-al-slider
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5729?

simple al slider: upgrade to newer than 1.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5729 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5729 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-5729 affect?

CVE-2024-5729 affects simple al slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Simple AL Slider WordPress plugin through 1.2.10 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-5729?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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