CVE-2016-6565

Name: CVE-2016-6565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T20:29:01.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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).. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagely	Nextgen Gallery	< 2.1.57

References

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/346175Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94356/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/346175Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94356/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6565?

How severe is CVE-2016-6565?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6565?

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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Source: NVD / NIST