CVE-2015-1784 File upload in nextgen-gallery
Attackers can upload malicious files to gain full control of the web application via the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1784?
CVE-2015-1784 is a high-severity vulnerability in nextgen-gallery, published on 7 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In nextgen-galery wordpress plugin before 2.0.77.3 there are two vulnerabilities which can allow an attacker to gain full access over the web application. The vulnerabilities lie in how the application validates user uploaded files and lack of security measures preventing unwanted HTTP requests.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1784?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Imagely Nextgen Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-1784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1784 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in nextgen-gallery
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vwp-37h2-j956.