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CVE-2012-4327: Image News Slider plugin allows remote attackers to exploit
CVE-2012-4327 · published 14 years ago
Summary
The Image News Slider add‑on for WordPress can be attacked over the internet. An attacker could use this weakness to take control of your site or steal data. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if you no longer need it.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| wpslideshow | image_news_slider |
<= 3.2 3.0 3.1 cpe:2.3:a:wpslideshow:image_news_slider:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Image News slider plugin before 3.3 for WordPress has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Image News slider plugin before 3.3 for WordPress has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.
References
- http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fwp-image-news-slider&old... Exploit Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48747 Vendor Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-image-news-slider/other_notes/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52977
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74788
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Timeline
Published14 Aug 2012
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4327 · NVD
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