NextGEN Gallery <= 3.37 - Authenticated (Admininistrator+) Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in gallery_edit

2023-09-25 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.39

Affected PluginPhoto Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery

Affected Version<= 3.37

CVSS6.5Medium

CVECVE-2023-3155

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Vulnerability Overview

The NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in versions up to, and including, 3.37. This is due to insufficient input validation within the gallery_edit function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level privileges and above, to read and delete arbitrary files.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.39, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-3155 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a15e917f-f46a-4006-a4cb-3d55331ccb5b

CVSS Vector

6.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

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