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CVE-2015-7527

7.5 · HIGH

lib/core.php in the Cool Video Gallery plugin 1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the "Width of preview image" and possibly other input f…

Published Dec 17, 2015cool_video_gallery_projectCWE-20EPSS 5.23%

Overview

CVE-2015-7527 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cool_video_gallery_project cool_video_gallery. It was published on December 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

lib/core.php in the Cool Video Gallery plugin 1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the "Width of preview image" and possibly other input fields in the "Video Gallery Settings" page.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cool_video_gallery_project. Update cool_video_gallery to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7527?

CVE-2015-7527 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cool_video_gallery_project cool_video_gallery. It was published on December 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-7527?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7527?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cool_video_gallery_project. Update cool_video_gallery to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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