CVE-2023-1427

Name: CVE-2023-1427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-17T13:15:38.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1427 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. - The Photo Gallery by 10Web WordPress plugin before 1.8.15 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

- The Photo Gallery by 10Web WordPress plugin before 1.8.15 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10web	Photo Gallery	< 1.8.15

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c8917ba2-4cb3-4b09-8a49-b7c612254946Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c8917ba2-4cb3-4b09-8a49-b7c612254946Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1427?

How severe is CVE-2023-1427?

CVE-2023-1427 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1427?

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-2023-1427?

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Source: NVD / NIST