How severe is CVE-2023-1427?

CVE-2023-1427 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-2023-1427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1427?

CVE-2023-1427 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1427?

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

When was CVE-2023-1427 published?

CVE-2023-1427 was published on 2023-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1427

CVE-2023-1427 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 10web Photo Gallery
Published: 2023-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

- The Photo Gallery by 10Web WordPress plugin before 1.8.15 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1427?: - The Photo Gallery by 10Web WordPress plugin before 1.8.15 did not ensure that uploaded files are kept inside its uploads folder, allowing high privilege users to put images anywhere in the filesystem via a path traversal vector.
How severe is CVE-2023-1427?: CVE-2023-1427 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-2023-1427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1427?: CVE-2023-1427 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1427 published?: CVE-2023-1427 was published on 2023-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c8917ba2-4cb3-4b09-8a49-b7c612254946

Affected products (1)

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

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