CVE-2026-9197
CVE-2026-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34944
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.36 via the replaceHTMLImage function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-9197?
- The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.36 via the replaceHTMLImage function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2026-9197?
- CVE-2026-9197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-9197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-9197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-9197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-9197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34944.
- When was CVE-2026-9197 published?
- CVE-2026-9197 was published on 2026-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-slider-3/trunk/Nextend/SmartSlider3/Application/Admin/Slider/ControllerSlider.php#L261
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-slider-3/trunk/Nextend/SmartSlider3/BackupSlider/ExportSlider.php#L312
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-slider-3/trunk/Nextend/SmartSlider3/BackupSlider/ExportSlider.php#L404
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3552076%40smart-slider-3&new=3552076%40smart-slider-3&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/059c2d6d-1296-4463-96ae-a95ba7dad70a?source=cve
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