PHP code execution in WordPress Smart Slider 3 plugin



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-45845
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Smart Slider 3
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Nextend

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU69771

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://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.



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