HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-1785
MEDIUM

CVE-2015-1785

CWE-434Published: July 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In nextgen-galery wordpress plugin before 2.0.77.3 there are two vulnerabilities which can allow an attacker to gain full access over the web application. The vulnerabilities lie in how the application validates user uploaded files and lack of security measures preventing unwanted HTTP requests.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-1785 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

imagely1 product(s)
nextgen gallery
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://blog.nettitude.com/uk/crsf-and-unsafe-arbitrary-file-upload-in-nextgen-gallery-plugin-for-wordpress
ADVISORYhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c894727a-b779-4583-a860-13c2c27275d4
ADVISORYhttps://blog.nettitude.com/uk/crsf-and-unsafe-arbitrary-file-upload-in-nextgen-gallery-plugin-for-wordpress
ADVISORYhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c894727a-b779-4583-a860-13c2c27275d4

All References (4)

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https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/crsf-and-unsafe-arbitrary-file-upload-in-nextgen-gallery-plugin-for-wordpressExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c894727a-b779-4583-a860-13c2c27275d4Third Party Advisory
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https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/crsf-and-unsafe-arbitrary-file-upload-in-nextgen-gallery-plugin-for-wordpressExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c894727a-b779-4583-a860-13c2c27275d4Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-1785
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-1785 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.
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