CVE-2023-35098 HIGH

CVE-2023-35098: WordPress NextGen GalleryView Plugin <= 0.5.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor John Brien
Product WordPress NextGen GalleryView
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 20, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in John Brien WordPress NextGen GalleryView plugin <= 0.5.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The NextGen GalleryView WordPress plugin through version 0.5.5 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users and site functionality. Update the plugin immediately to a version newer than 0.5.5.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can deface content, steal credentials, or redirect users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 20, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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