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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.36 via the replaceHTMLImage function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Smart Slider 3 versions up to 3.5.1.36 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with administrative access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directories. This affects confidentiality but not system integrity or availability.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server filesystem.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators with malicious intent can access sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data stored on the server.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges on the site.
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