WordPress plugin
Owl Carousel security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium2
- Low0
All Owl Carousel vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode ≤0.5.3No patch available | CVE-2023-23829 | |
| Medium5.3 | Missing Authorization via save_paramter.php ≤0.5.3No patch available | CVE-2022-44578 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode
≤0.5.3No patch available
- Medium5.3Missing Authorization via save_paramter.php
≤0.5.3No patch available
Owl Carousel: common questions
Does Owl Carousel have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Owl Carousel: 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Owl Carousel I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Owl Carousel vulnerability?
CVE-2023-23829, published May 11, 2023: Owl Carousel <= 0.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Owl Carousel vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Owl Carousel vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.