AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 06:25 UTC)

Technical Summary

- 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.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 4.9). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.