CVE-2025-8418

B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP <= 1.1.30 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Description

The B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.30. This is due to missing capability checks on the activated_plugin function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the server which can make remote code execution possible.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: bplugins B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/deffd646-5117-4086-bf4b-8a17ffdaad8b?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/b-slider/tags/1.1.28/adminMenu.php#L124
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3342079/b-slider/trunk/adminMenu.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8418?
CVE-2025-8418 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8418?
To fix CVE-2025-8418, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-8418 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8418 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-8418?
CVE-2025-8418 affects bplugins B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP.
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