CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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4DescriptionNVD
The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes - NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3 via the 'template' parameter in gallery shortcodes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.
AnalysisAI
The NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the 'template' parameter of gallery shortcodes, affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.3. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or higher can include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data theft, or complete site compromise. …
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RemediationAI
Within 24 hours: Audit all user accounts with Author privileges or higher and consider temporary role restrictions; document current plugin version across all WordPress instances. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternatives to NextGEN Gallery or disable the plugin entirely if not business-critical; implement Web Application Firewall rules to block suspicious template parameter requests. …
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EUVD-2026-12851