Description
WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin NextGEN Gallery-WordPress Gallery version 2.0.0 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 2.0.7 or latest
References
https://security.dxw.com/advisories/directory-traversal-in-nextgen-gallery-2-0-0/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125285/NextGEN-Gallery-2.0.0-Directory-Traversal.html
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