CVE-2023-33310 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-33310: WordPress Unite Gallery Lite plugin <= 1.7.59 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Valiano
Product Unite Gallery Lite
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Valiano Unite Gallery Lite allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Unite Gallery Lite: from n/a through 1.7.59.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Unite Gallery Lite versions up to 1.7.59 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with administrative access can craft requests to access sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability requires admin-level credentials and does not affect file modification or system availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the gallery directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins with malicious intent or compromised admin accounts can access sensitive files like configuration or database backups.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrative privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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