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CVE-2026-34424 (GCVE-0-2026-34424)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-04-09 22:59
Modified
2026-05-14 16:05
CWE
  • CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code
Summary
Smart Slider 3 Pro version 3.5.1.35 for WordPress and Joomla contains a multi-stage remote access toolkit injected through a compromised update system that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and commands. Attackers can trigger pre-authentication remote shell execution via HTTP headers, establish authenticated backdoors accepting arbitrary PHP code or OS commands, create hidden administrator accounts, exfiltrate credentials and access keys, and maintain persistence through multiple injection points including must-use plugins and core file modifications.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for WordPress Version: 3.5.1.35   <
Patch: 0
Patch: 3.5.1.36
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   Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for Joomla Version: 3.5.1.35   <
Patch: 0
Patch: 3.5.1.36
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