Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Photocrati NextGEN Gallery Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-9228

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Nextgen Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2017

What is CVE-2015-9228?

The Photocrati NextGEN Gallery plugin version 2.1.10 for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows for unrestricted file uploads. This can be exploited by altering the file extension from .jpg to .php, enabling an attacker to upload malicious PHP files to the server, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This presents a significant security risk as it can compromise the entire WordPress installation, allowing unauthorized access and control.

References

https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/6
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135061/WordPress-Ne...
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/nextgen-gallery/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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