CVE-2025-6348: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in nextendweb Smart Slider 3
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘sliderid’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.28 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-6348 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.5.1.28. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'sliderid' parameter, allowing authenticated administrators to append malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality by enabling data extraction but does not affect integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact data integrity or availability. Since exploitation requires high privileges and no known exploits are reported, the immediate risk is moderate.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Smart Slider 3 plugin. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin where possible.
CVE-2025-6348: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in nextendweb Smart Slider 3
Description
The Smart Slider 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘sliderid’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.28 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-6348 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.5.1.28. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'sliderid' parameter, allowing authenticated administrators to append malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality by enabling data extraction but does not affect integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact data integrity or availability. Since exploitation requires high privileges and no known exploits are reported, the immediate risk is moderate.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Smart Slider 3 plugin. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-19T11:34:44.907Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6889d8aead5a09ad009c39cb
Added to database: 7/30/2025, 8:32:46 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:39:46 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:18:28 AM
Views: 154
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