CVE-2023-3155: imagely nextgen_gallery
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 16-10-2023Last modified 23-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-3155 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in imagely nextgen_gallery. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.02%
0%100%
Low · +0.21 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 16-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WordPress Gallery Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.39 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read and Delete due to a lack of input parameter validation in the `gallery_edit` function, allowing an attacker to access arbitrary resources on the server.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 6.5–7.2
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.02%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.21 pp
From 0.81% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.02%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Imagely1 product
- nextgen_gallery< 3.39
Unknown1 product
- wordpress gallery plugin< 3.39
Wordpress1 product
- nextgen-gallery≤ 3.37 (fixed in 3.39)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c8473f4-4b52-430b-9140-b81b0a0901daExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory