CVE-2026-34424

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSmart Slider 3 Pro for WordPress
PublishedApr 9, 2026
First seenApr 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-506CWE-506

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for WordPress3.5.1.35—
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Pro for Joomla3.5.1.35—

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