CVE-2026-3098
Smart Slider 3 <= 3.5.1.33 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via actionExportAll
Description
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.33 via the 'actionExportAll' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 8, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Smart Slider 3 plugin to the latest version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-3098 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CybersecurityNews
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data From 800,000+ Sites
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in Smart Slider 3, one of the most widely used WordPress slider builder plugins. With over 800,000 active installations, this vulnerability leaves a ma ... Read more
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CVE-2026-3098 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2026-3098/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.33 via the 'actionExportAll' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-slider-3/tags/3.5.1.32/Nextend/SmartSlider3/Application/Admin/Sliders/ControllerSliders.php#L57 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3489689/smart-slider-3 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e2ce9caf-2ca2-401c-acc7-76be2fd72f36?source=cve