CVE-2015-9228 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Sep 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

An attacker can upload malicious PHP files by renaming them, leading to remote code execution on the WordPress site.

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-2015-9228?

CVE-2015-9228 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In post-new.php in the Photocrati NextGEN Gallery plugin 2.1.10 for WordPress, unrestricted file upload is available via the name parameter, if a file extension is changed from .jpg to .php.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imagely Nextgen Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-9228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vf4x-h7cf-4594.