What the vulnerability does
01Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in A WP Life Slider Responsive Slideshow – Image slider, Gallery slideshow slider-responsive-slideshow allows Object Injection.This issue affects Slider Responsive Slideshow – Image slider, Gallery slideshow: from n/a through <= 1.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Slider Responsive Slideshow plugin for WordPress contains a deserialization vulnerability in versions up to 1.5.4. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can send a specially crafted request to deserialize untrusted data, leading to remote code execution. This allows complete compromise of the affected WordPress site, including reading sensitive data, modifying content, and disrupting service.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site and fully compromise it.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any authenticated user can take over your site, steal data, inject malware, or take it offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated