CVE-2023-27620 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27620: WordPress Robo Gallery Plugin <= 3.2.12 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Robosoft
Product Photo Gallery, Images, Slider in Rbs Image Gallery
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 7, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in RoboSoft Photo Gallery, Images, Slider in Rbs Image Gallery plugin <= 3.2.12 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Rbs Image Gallery versions up to 3.2.12 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into gallery content. When other users view the affected gallery, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the gallery, stealing sessions or performing unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors who view galleries, compromising user accounts and site integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view the compromised gallery content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 7, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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