CVE-2024-3027
Smart Slider 3 <= 3.5.1.22 - Missing Authorization to Limited File Upload
CVSS Score
6.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the upload function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload files, including SVG files, which can be used to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks.
| CWE | CWE-285 |
| Vendor | nextendweb |
| Product | smart slider 3 |
| Published | Apr 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
nextendweb / Smart Slider 3
0 ≤ 3.5.1.22
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/915f464f-449d-4ad2-9f43-6ce5d93ccb05?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3069057%40smart-slider-3&old=2996377%40smart-slider-3&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Credits
Christiaan Swiers