CVE-2023-27040 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Mar 2023 Updated 26 Feb 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely via the username parameter in Simple Image Gallery.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-27040?

CVE-2023-27040 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Image Gallery Web App Project Simple Image Gallery Web App.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-27040 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27040 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwvf-42p7-96jh.