What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Hero Slider - WordPress Slider Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via several parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Hero Slider for WordPress contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.5. An authenticated user with low privileges can craft malicious input to query the site's database directly, potentially reading sensitive data like user credentials and configuration details. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database, including user credentials and configuration information.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data and site configuration may be exposed to anyone with a basic WordPress account on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
