Vulnerability Description
The Gallery Metabox for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gallery_remove function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to modify galleries attached to posts and pages with this plugin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery-Metabox Project | Gallery-Metabox | <= 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gallery-metabox/trunk/gallery-metaboxProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/faad339f-96d6-4937-a1fThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gallery-metabox/trunk/gallery-metaboxProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/faad339f-96d6-4937-a1fThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2561?
CVE-2023-2561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Gallery Metabox for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the gallery_remove function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This makes ...
How severe is CVE-2023-2561?
CVE-2023-2561 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gallery-Metabox Project Gallery-Metabox.