CVE-2023-27040
CVE-2023-27040 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Simple Image Gallery Web App Project Simple Image Gallery Web App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Simple Image Gallery Web App Project Simple Image Gallery Web App
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- Last modified:
Description
Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-27040?
- Simple Image Gallery v1.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the username parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2023-27040?
- CVE-2023-27040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-27040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-27040?
- CVE-2023-27040 affects Simple Image Gallery Web App Project Simple Image Gallery Web App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-27040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-27040 published?
- CVE-2023-27040 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simple_image_gallery_web_app_project:simple_image_gallery_web_app:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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