HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-0291
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CVE-2013-0291

CWE-200Published: January 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NextGEN Gallery Plugin for WordPress 1.9.10 and 1.9.11 has a Path Disclosure Vulnerability

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-0291 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-0291. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

imagely1 product(s)
nextgen gallery
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/3Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57957Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/3Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57957Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-0291
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-0291 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.