CVE-2025-23942 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-23942: WordPress WP Load Gallery Plugin <= 2.1.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Ngocuct0912
Product WP Load Gallery
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published January 22, 2025
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ngocuct0912 WP Load Gallery wp-load-gallery allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Load Gallery: from n/a through <= 2.1.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Load Gallery versions 2.1.6 and earlier contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can upload arbitrary files to the site, potentially including executable code. This can lead to complete compromise of the WordPress installation, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and site takeover.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the site, including executable code that runs on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An administrator account compromise allows complete site takeover, data theft, and malware installation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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