What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27040?

CVE-2023-27040 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-27040?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-27040. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

Simple Image Gallery Web App CVE-2023-27040

CRITICAL

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2023-03-16 cve@mitre.org

RCE Simple Image Gallery Web App

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 16, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.

AnalysisAI

Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter. Affected products include: Simple Image Gallery Web App Project Simple Image Gallery Web App.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.