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CVE-2026-9197 — Smart Slider 3 [smart-slider-3] < 3.5.1.37

CVE Vulnerability Type Severity Affected Fixed in Published Status
CVE-2026-9197 Smart Slider 3 [smart-slider-3] < 3.5.1.37 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Medium 4.9 < 3.5.1.37 3.5.1.37 2026-06-05 —

CVE-2026-9197

The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress contains a security flaw in versions up to 3.5.1.36 that allows authorized users with elevated permissions to access and view the contents of any file on the server, potentially exposing confidential data. This vulnerability arises from an issue within the replaceHTMLImage function, which enables attackers to navigate through directories and read arbitrary files.

Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).

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