# CVE-2026-57678: ThemePunch Slider Revolution reflected XSS

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-57678-themepunch-slider-revolution-reflected-xss  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-02. Updated: 2026-07-02  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-57678 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-07-02

Slider Revolution, a popular WordPress plugin used for creating visual content and sliders, contains a security flaw that allows for reflected cross-site scripting. An attacker could trick a site administrator or visitor into clicking a malicious link, allowing the attacker to run unauthorized scripts in their browser. This could lead to the theft of session cookies, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or redirection to malicious websites.

Technologies: [ThemePunch Slider Revolution](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/slider-revolution). Vendors: [ThemePunch](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/themepunch).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-57678 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-57678 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-57678?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 2 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** ThemePunch Slider Revolution 7.0.0 through 7.0.16.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-57678?** A patch was published on 2026-07-02: Version 7.1.0 identified as patched version Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-57678 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-57678?** Check whether you run ThemePunch Slider Revolution at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ThemePunch Slider Revolution plugin for WordPress (versions 7.0.0-7.0.16). The flaw stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation (CWE-79). An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by inducing a user to interact with a specially crafted URL. Successful exploitation allows the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized administrative actions. The issue is resolved in version 7.1.0.

## Affected products

- ThemePunch Slider Revolution 7.0.0 through 7.0.16

## Timeline

- 2026-06-15: disclosed: Reported by researcher daroo
- 2026-06-30: advisory: Patchstack advisory published
- 2026-07-02: advisory: NVD published CVE-2026-57678
- 2026-07-02: patched: Version 7.1.0 identified as patched version

## References

- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/revslider/vulnerability/wordpress-slider-revolution-plugin-7-0-16-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/revslider/vulnerability/wordpress-slider-revolution-plugin-7-0-16-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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