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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including EXIF and other metadata of any image uploaded through the plugin.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
NextGEN Gallery versions 3.59 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. An attacker can access the site over the network without special conditions or user interaction. The vulnerability exposes confidential data but does not allow modification or service disruption. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.59.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive information from the gallery without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Confidential gallery data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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