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CVE-2026-3098

Medium
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.33 via the 'actionExportAll' function. This makes it possible for authenticated
CWE-862 — Weakness Type
Published: Mar 27, 2026  ·  Modified: Mar 29, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
6.5
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.33 via the 'actionExportAll' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin versions up to 3.5.1.33 contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability accessible to authenticated users with Subscriber-level permissions. Attackers can exploit the 'actionExportAll' function to read sensitive files from the server, potentially exposing configuration files, database credentials, and other confidential data. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate compensating controls for affected Saudi organizations.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 12, 2026 22:01
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi e-commerce, media, and government websites using WordPress with Smart Slider 3. High-risk sectors include: Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions using WordPress for customer portals), Government agencies (NCA oversight), Healthcare providers (SEHA-affiliated organizations), Telecommunications (STC, Mobily corporate websites), and Energy sector (ARAMCO subsidiary communications). The vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it requires only Subscriber-level access, which is commonly granted to content creators and marketing teams in Saudi organizations.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight) Healthcare (SEHA-affiliated providers) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC) E-commerce and Retail Media and Publishing Education (Universities and Schools)
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Audit all WordPress installations in your organization for Smart Slider 3 plugin presence and version
2. Disable the Smart Slider 3 plugin immediately if version 3.5.1.33 or earlier is detected
3. Review access logs for the 'actionExportAll' function calls to identify potential exploitation
4. Restrict Subscriber-level user accounts to only trusted personnel

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing 'actionExportAll' parameter
2. Apply file-level access controls to restrict web server read permissions on sensitive files (wp-config.php, .env files, database backups)
3. Move wp-config.php outside the web root directory if possible
4. Implement strict file permissions: chmod 600 for wp-config.php, chmod 644 for other configuration files
5. Use environment variables instead of hardcoded credentials in configuration files

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for POST/GET requests to WordPress admin with 'actionExportAll' parameter
2. Alert on file read attempts from web server process to sensitive locations (/etc/passwd, wp-config.php, .env)
3. Track unusual Subscriber account activity, especially from non-standard IP addresses
4. Monitor for exported files larger than typical slider exports

PATCHING STRATEGY:
1. Contact Smart Slider 3 developers for security update timeline
2. Prepare alternative slider plugins (Elementor, Divi, Slider Revolution) as replacement options
3. Plan migration timeline if patch is not released within 30 days
4. Test any updates in staging environment before production deployment
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع تثبيتات WordPress في مؤسستك للتحقق من وجود مكون Smart Slider 3 والإصدار
2. تعطيل مكون Smart Slider 3 فوراً إذا تم اكتشاف الإصدار 3.5.1.33 أو أقدم
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول لاستدعاءات وظيفة 'actionExportAll' لتحديد الاستغلال المحتمل
4. تقييد حسابات المستخدمين على مستوى المشترك للموظفين الموثوقين فقط

الضوابط التعويضية (حتى توفر التصحيح):
1. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر الطلبات التي تحتوي على معامل 'actionExportAll'
2. تطبيق ضوابط الوصول على مستوى الملفات لتقييد أذونات قراءة خادم الويب على الملفات الحساسة
3. نقل wp-config.php خارج جذر الويب إن أمكن
4. تطبيق أذونات ملفات صارمة: chmod 600 لـ wp-config.php
5. استخدام متغيرات البيئة بدلاً من بيانات الاعتماد المشفرة في ملفات التكوين

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST/GET إلى WordPress admin التي تحتوي على معامل 'actionExportAll'
2. تنبيهات محاولات قراءة الملفات من عملية خادم الويب إلى المواقع الحساسة
3. تتبع نشاط حساب المشترك غير العادي، خاصة من عناوين IP غير القياسية
4. مراقبة الملفات المُصدَّرة الأكبر من حجم التصدير النموذجي

استراتيجية التصحيح:
1. الاتصال بمطوري Smart Slider 3 للحصول على جدول زمني لتحديث الأمان
2. تحضير مكونات منزلقة بديلة كخيارات استبدال
3. تخطيط جدول زمني للترحيل إذا لم يتم إصدار تصحيح خلال 30 يوماً
4. اختبار أي تحديثات في بيئة التدريج قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policy (Subscriber-level access management) ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event Logging (monitoring file access attempts) ECC 2024 A.12.4.3 - Protection of Log Information (securing audit trails) ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure Development Policy (vulnerable plugin management)
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Asset Management (inventory of WordPress plugins) SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control (authentication and authorization) SAMA CSF PR.AC-4 - Access Rights (Subscriber-level privilege management) SAMA CSF DE.AE-1 - Anomalies and Events (detection of exploitation attempts) SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incident Response (containment of file read attacks)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.3 - Segregation of Duties (limiting Subscriber access) ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User Endpoint Devices (securing WordPress access) ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Password Management (strong authentication for WordPress) ISO 27001:2022 A.12.4 - Logging (monitoring and recording file access) ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Secure Development (vulnerability management in plugins)
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 3.2.1 - Strong Cryptography (protecting sensitive data in files) PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches (timely patching of vulnerable plugins) PCI DSS 7.1 - Access Control (limiting user privileges to necessary functions) PCI DSS 10.2 - Logging (monitoring and recording access to cardholder data)
📊 CVSS Score
6.5
/ 10.0 — Medium
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityN — None / Network
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Medium
CVSS Score6.5
CWECWE-862
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-03-27
Source Feed nvd
Views 6
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
6.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-862
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