CVE-2022-3357 Smart Slider 3 < 3.5.1.11 - PHP Object Injection
An attacker can achieve code execution by tricking a user into importing a malicious file containing a PHP object injection payload.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-3357?
CVE-2022-3357 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Unknown Smart Slider 3, published on 31 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin before 3.5.1.11 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when a user import (intentionally or not) a malicious file, and a suitable gadget chain is present on the site.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3357?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nextendweb Smart Slider 3.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3357?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2022-3357 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3357 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Smart Slider 3
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whq7-7399-vqph.