{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/joomla/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":9.8,"id":"CVE-2026-34424"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["wordpress","joomla","remote-code-execution","plugin"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSmart Slider 3 Pro version 3.5.1.35, a popular WordPress and Joomla plugin, is vulnerable to remote code execution due to a compromised update system. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-34424, allows unauthenticated attackers to inject a multi-stage remote access toolkit. The attackers leverage this toolkit to execute arbitrary code and commands, effectively taking control of the affected web server. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to websites using the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to data theft, website defacement, or use of the server for malicious purposes. Defenders should prioritize patching or removing the affected plugin version immediately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker compromises the Smart Slider 3 Pro update server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA malicious update is pushed to vulnerable Smart Slider 3 Pro installations (version 3.5.1.35).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plugin downloads and installs the malicious update, injecting the multi-stage remote access toolkit.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker triggers pre-authentication remote shell execution by sending crafted HTTP headers to the web server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn authenticated backdoor is established, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code or OS commands.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker creates hidden administrator accounts within WordPress or Joomla to maintain persistent access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredentials and access keys are exfiltrated from the compromised system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistence is maintained through multiple injection points, including modifications to must-use plugins and core files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-34424 leads to complete compromise of the affected web server. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including user credentials, database information, and proprietary code. Websites can be defaced, injected with malware, or used as part of a botnet. The vulnerability affects all users of Smart Slider 3 Pro version 3.5.1.35, regardless of the underlying operating system. Given the widespread use of WordPress and Joomla, a large number of websites are potentially at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately remove or update Smart Slider 3 Pro to a patched version newer than 3.5.1.35 to remediate CVE-2026-34424.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious HTTP requests with unusual headers indicative of attempted pre-authentication shell execution as described in the Attack Chain.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement the provided Sigma rules to detect suspicious process creation and file modifications related to the injected toolkit.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudit user accounts for unauthorized administrator accounts as the attacker creates hidden accounts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-09T23:17:00Z","date_published":"2026-04-09T23:17:00Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-smart-slider-rce/","summary":"Smart Slider 3 Pro version 3.5.1.35 for WordPress and Joomla contains a multi-stage remote access toolkit injected through a compromised update system allowing unauthenticated remote code execution and system takeover.","title":"Smart Slider 3 Pro Compromised Update Leads to Remote Code Execution","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-smart-slider-rce/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-32968","joomla","rce","command-injection"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2026-32968 describes a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the com_mb24sysapi module in Joomla. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements within OS commands, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the affected system. This vulnerability is identified as a variant of CVE-2020-10383, suggesting a similar underlying flaw…\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-03-23T12:16:08Z","date_published":"2026-03-23T12:16:08Z","id":"/briefs/2026-03-joomla-rce/","summary":"An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit an OS command injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-32968) in the com_mb24sysapi module of Joomla, leading to remote code execution and full system compromise.","title":"Joomla com_mb24sysapi Module Unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2026-32968)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-03-joomla-rce/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Joomla","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}