PHP code execution in WordPress Smart Slider 3 plugin

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU69771

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45845

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. 

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Smart Slider 3: 3.5.1.0 - 3.5.1.9

External links

http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/smart-slider-3/wordpress-smart-slider-3-plugin-3-5-1-9-auth-php-object-injection-vulnerability

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.