Is CVE-2014-7153 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-7153, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-7153 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-7153 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-7153?

CVE-2014-7153 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-7153

CWE-89Published: September 22, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the editgallery function in admin/gallery_func.php in the Huge-IT Image Gallery plugin 1.0.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the removeslide parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-7153 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-7153. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.