WordPress Plugin Vertical SlideShow Arbitrary File Upload (2.3)

Description

WordPress Plugin Vertical SlideShow is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Vertical SlideShow version 2.3 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

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Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified or disable the plugin until a fix is available

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