CVE-2015-9538
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 10.12%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The NextGEN Gallery plugin before 2.1.15 for WordPress allows ../ Directory Traversal in path selection.. EPSS estimates a 10.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The NextGEN Gallery plugin before 2.1.15 for WordPress allows ../ Directory Traversal in path selection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagely | Nextgen Gallery | < 2.1.15 |
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2015080165Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9538-nextgen.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135114/WordPress-NextGEN-Gallery-2.1.15-Cross-Site-Scripting-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/nextgen-gallery/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/28/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2015080165Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9538-nextgen.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135114/WordPress-NextGEN-Gallery-2.1.15-Cross-Site-Scripting-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/nextgen-gallery/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/28/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9538?
The NextGEN Gallery plugin before 2.1.15 for WordPress allows ../ Directory Traversal in path selection.
How severe is CVE-2015-9538?
CVE-2015-9538 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9538?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-9538?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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