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Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2026-1463

Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery <= 4.0.4 - Authenticated (Author+) Local File Inclusion

The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3 via the 'template' parameter in gallery shortcodes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php 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 .php file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-1463 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery. It affects Versions up to 4.0.4 and is fixed in 4.0.5.

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Published
Mar 17, 2026
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
Slug
nextgen-gallery
Risk Profile
8.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Researchers
Athiwat Tiprasaharn (Jitlada)
Itthidej Aramsri (Boeing777)
Waris Damkham
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.0.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-1463 is tracked for the Plugin Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.0.4. Update Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery to 4.0.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
4.0.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.0.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-1463
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d7bc556-cdaf-42a7-8801-ad2e4945a137?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
nextgen-gallery View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-1463
Patched Versions
4.0.5
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.0.4
Related CVE Cluster

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Critical CVE-2013-3684 1.9.13 Jun 13, 2013
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High CVE-2020-35943 3.5.0 Dec 17, 2020
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High CVE-2020-35942 3.5.0 Dec 17, 2020
CVE-2020-35942 Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery Remote Code Execution

WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery <= 3.4.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery

High CVE-2015-9228 2.1.15 Dec 23, 2015
CVE-2015-9228 Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery File Upload

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High CVE-2015-1785 2.0.77.3 Mar 25, 2015
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