SQL Injection Vulnerability in NextGEN Gallery Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-10889

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Nextgen Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2019

What is CVE-2016-10889?

The NextGEN Gallery Plugin for WordPress is susceptible to SQL injection attacks in versions prior to 2.1.57. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries through tainted input, specifically via the 'gallery name'. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential site compromise if not patched promptly.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/nextgen-gallery/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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