Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed

InPost Gallery < 2.1.2.1 - Local File Inclusion

The InPost Gallery Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.1.2 via the popup_shortcode_key parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin InPost Gallery. It affects Versions before 2.1.2.1 and is fixed in 2.1.2.1.

Published
Oct 20, 2016
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
inpost-gallery
Risk Profile
9.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Researchers
No researcher credits supplied.
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.1.2.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin InPost Gallery as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 2.1.2.1. Update InPost Gallery to 2.1.2.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
2.1.2.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.1.2.1
Tracking ID
19f737a8-21e6-49d3-95b9-24fb6e5d7af7
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
inpost-gallery View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
2.1.2.1
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.1.2.1
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