Analyst20718h ago

Hackers Exploit Smart Slider Plugin to Deploy Malicious Code

Hackers have hijacked the update system for the popular Smart Slider 3 Pro plugin, deploying a malicious release that lets them take control of affected websites. This alarming breach highlights the vulnerability of even trusted software update channels to exploitation.

https://osintsights.com/hackers-exploit-smart-slider-plugin-to-deploy-malicious-code?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#SupplyChain #Wordpress #Joomla #SmartSlider #MalwareOperations

Hackers Exploit Smart Slider Plugin to Deploy Malicious Code

Hackers exploit Smart Slider plugin to deploy malicious code, putting sites at risk. Learn how to protect your site now and prevent similar attacks from happening.

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The New OilMar 30

File read flaw in #SmartSlider plugin impacts 500K #WordPress sites

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-read-flaw-in-smart-slider-plugin-impacts-500k-wordpress-sites/

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File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites

A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server.

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