Vulnerability identifier: #VU19895
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Imagely
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file extension when uploading files. A remote attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the system.
Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.66.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery: 0.37 - 2.0.65
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/6449/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.