Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Social Photo Gallery Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-14467

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Social Photo Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-14467?

The Social Photo Gallery plugin version 1.0 for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows for Remote Code Execution. This security flaw is due to the plugin's failure to properly validate file extensions when creating an album and uploading cover photos. Attackers can exploit this weakness by attaching a malicious PHP file disguised as an image file, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the server. Website owners using this plugin should take immediate action to secure their installations and mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-photo-gallery/#devel...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155357/WordPress-Soc...
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9952
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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