Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including EXIF and other metadata of any image uploaded through the plugin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagely | Nextgen Gallery | < 3.59.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/nextgen-gallery/trunk/src/REST/Admin/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3063940/nextgen-gallery/trunk/src/RPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/75f87f99-9f0d-46c2-a6fThird Party Advisory
- https://zpbrent.github.io/pocs/8-plugin-nextgen-gallery-InfoDis-20240327.mp4Broken Link
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/nextgen-gallery/trunk/src/REST/Admin/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3063940/nextgen-gallery/trunk/src/RPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/75f87f99-9f0d-46c2-a6fThird Party Advisory
- https://zpbrent.github.io/pocs/8-plugin-nextgen-gallery-InfoDis-20240327.mp4Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-3097?
CVE-2024-3097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and inclu...
How severe is CVE-2024-3097?
CVE-2024-3097 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagely Nextgen Gallery.