How severe is CVE-2021-24363?

CVE-2021-24363 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24363 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24363?

CVE-2021-24363 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24363?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-24363 published?

CVE-2021-24363 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24363

CVE-2021-24363 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Photo Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: 10web Photo Gallery
Published: 2021-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.5.75 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images/SVG anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24363?: The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.5.75 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images/SVG anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector
How severe is CVE-2021-24363?: CVE-2021-24363 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24363 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24363?: CVE-2021-24363 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24363?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24363 published?: CVE-2021-24363 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1628935f-1d7d-4609-b7a9-e5526499c974

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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