CVE-2023-27040

Name: CVE-2023-27040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T16:15:12.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27040 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Image Gallery Web App Project	Simple Image Gallery Web App	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50214Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50214Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27040?

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.

How severe is CVE-2023-27040?

CVE-2023-27040 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27040?

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-2023-27040?

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Source: NVD / NIST