9.3
/ 10
CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Description
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.
AI Analysis
Remote access toolkit vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and commands
Basic Information
ID
CVE-2026-34424
Source
VulnCheck
Published
Apr 9, 2026 at 22:59
Affected Product
Vendor
Nextendweb
Product
Smart Slider 3 Pro for WordPress
Version
3.5.1.35
Affected Versions
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for WordPress 3.5.1.35
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for Joomla 3.5.1.35
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for Joomla 3.5.1.35
CWE Classification
AI Assessment
AI Score
9.3 / 10
AI Severity
Critical
Vendor
Nextendweb
Product
Smart Slider 3 Pro
Version
3.5.1.35
References
- smartslider.helpscoutdocs.com /article/2144-wordpress-security-advisory-smart-slider-3-pro-3-5-1-35-compromise
- smartslider.helpscoutdocs.com /article/2143-joomla-security-advisory-smart-slider-3-pro-3-5-1-35-compromise
- patchstack.com /database/wordpress/plugin/nextend-smart-slider3-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-slider-3-plugin-3-5-1-35-backdoor-vulnerability
- patchstack.com /articles/critical-supply-chain-compromise-in-smart-slider-3-pro-full-malware-analysis/
- mysites.guru /blog/smart-slider-3-pro-supply-chain-compromise/