CVE-2015-9229
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9229 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the nggallery-manage-gallery page in the Photocrati NextGEN Gallery plugin 2.1.15 for WordPress, XSS is possible for remote authenticated administrators via the images[1][alttext] parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the nggallery-manage-gallery page in the Photocrati NextGEN Gallery plugin 2.1.15 for WordPress, XSS is possible for remote authenticated administrators via the images[1][alttext] parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagely | Nextgen Gallery | 2.1.15 |
References
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9229-nextgen-gallery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9229-nextgen-gallery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9229?
In the nggallery-manage-gallery page in the Photocrati NextGEN Gallery plugin 2.1.15 for WordPress, XSS is possible for remote authenticated administrators via the images[1][alttext] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-9229?
CVE-2015-9229 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9229?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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