Description
WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery version 2.1.10 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 2.1.15 or latest
References
https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/6
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135061/WordPress-NextGEN-Gallery-2.1.10-Shell-Upload.html
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