How severe is CVE-2023-3279?

CVE-2023-3279 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3279 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-2023-3279?

CVE-2023-3279 affects Imagely Nextgen Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3279?

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

When was CVE-2023-3279 published?

CVE-2023-3279 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3279

CVE-2023-3279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagely Nextgen 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: Imagely Nextgen Gallery
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Gallery Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.39 does not validate some block attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing Admin users to perform LFI attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3279?: The WordPress Gallery Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.39 does not validate some block attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing Admin users to perform LFI attacks
How severe is CVE-2023-3279?: CVE-2023-3279 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3279 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-2023-3279?: CVE-2023-3279 affects Imagely Nextgen Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3279 published?: CVE-2023-3279 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3b7a7070-8d61-4ff8-b003-b4ff06221635

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imagely:nextgen_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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