CVE-2015-1784

Public Exploit

Description

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 lack of security measures preventing unwanted HTTP requests.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory nettitude.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: n/a nextgen-gallery
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c894727a-b779-4583-a860-13c2c27275d4 third party advisory
https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/crsf-and-unsafe-arbitrary-file-upload-in-nextgen-gallery-plugin-for-wordpress third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1784?
CVE-2015-1784 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1784?
To fix CVE-2015-1784, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-1784 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-1784 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-1784?
CVE-2015-1784 affects n/a nextgen-gallery.
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