CVE-2026-1463: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in smub Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1463 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin (versions up to 4.0.3). It arises from improper control of the filename used in include/require statements via the 'template' parameter in gallery shortcodes. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit this to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full system compromise if malicious PHP files can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user capabilities to prevent exploitation and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-1463: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in smub Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1463 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin (versions up to 4.0.3). It arises from improper control of the filename used in include/require statements via the 'template' parameter in gallery shortcodes. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit this to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full system compromise if malicious PHP files can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user capabilities to prevent exploitation and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-27T06:46:59.960Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69bad9b2771bdb1749b2409e
Added to database: 3/18/2026, 4:58:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:58:02 PM
Last updated: 5/2/2026, 11:50:17 PM
Views: 168
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