Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45845 affects the WordPress Smart Slider 3 plugin through version 3.5.1.9. A logged-in attacker could trigger unsafe data deserialization, potentially changing application state. The provided scoring shows medium severity, low attack complexity, and limited integrity impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-managed WordPress sites where many users can log in, but it is not supported by the provided sources as actively exploited or critical.
Technical view
This is a CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data issue in Nextend Smart Slider 3. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, meaning network reachable, authenticated, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and integrity-only impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Smart Slider 3 version 3.5.1.9 or earlier, especially where untrusted users can authenticate. The bundle does not identify affected WordPress roles, capabilities, or hosting configurations.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Exploitation requires authenticated access, but no exploit maturity, public proof of concept, or observed campaign details are provided.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies product, version range, CWE, and CVSS, but not a root-cause code path, required role, proof of concept, or fixed version. Validation should stay focused on plugin presence, version, and vendor advisory confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Smart Slider 3 and record installed versions.
- Check Nextend or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version or recommended action.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance identifies a patched release.
- Disable or remove Smart Slider 3 where it is not business-critical.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress accounts and permissions until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Smart Slider 3 is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions are not 3.5.1.9 or earlier.
- Review WordPress user accounts for unnecessary authenticated access.
- Check vendor advisory status before marking the issue fully remediated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.