WordPress File Gallery Plugin <= 1.8.5.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-48771

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
File Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2023

Summary

The File Gallery plugin by Bruno 'Aesqe' Babic is vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts via the reflected input, potentially compromising user sessions and allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. This vulnerability affects versions from n/a up to 1.8.5.4, emphasizing the need for users to upgrade to secure versions to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

File Gallery <= 1.8.5.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/file-galler...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Le Ngoc Anh (Patchstack Alliance)
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