Arbitrary file upload in Imagely Nextgen_gallery

CVE-2015-1784

In nextgen-galery wordpress plugin before 2.0.77.3 there are two vulnerabilities which can allow an attacker to gain full access over the web application. The vulnerabilities lie in how the application validates user uploaded files and lac…

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.016 (72.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1784?
CVE-2015-1784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagely Nextgen_gallery, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-07-07.
How severe is CVE-2015-1784?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2015-1784 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.