Description

WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery version 2.0.0 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 2.0.7 or latest

References

https://security.dxw.com/advisories/directory-traversal-in-nextgen-gallery-2-0-0/

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125285/NextGEN-Gallery-2.0.0-Directory-Traversal.html

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65637/exploit

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Joomla Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls Vulnerability (CVE-2012-1598)

XWiki Missing Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2022-31167)

Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Directory Traversal