CVE-2016-6565

The Imagely NextGen Gallery plugin for Wordpress prior to version 2.1.57 may execute code from an uploaded malicious file

Description

The Imagely NextGen Gallery plugin for Wordpress prior to version 2.1.57 does not properly validate user input in the cssfile parameter of a HTTP POST request, which may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files from the server, or execute arbitrary code on the server in some circumstances (dependent on server configuration).

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.08% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Imagely NextGen Gallery plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94356/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/346175 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6565?
CVE-2016-6565 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6565?
To fix CVE-2016-6565, 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-2016-6565 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-6565 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6565?
CVE-2016-6565 affects Imagely NextGen Gallery plugin.
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