CVE-2026-81652
Description
The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and WordPress plugin before 4.5.0 does not verify that the requesting user is entitled to a given image record before returning it, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read the stored metadata of any image on the site, including images in galleries belonging to other users. The disclosed data includes the image's stored EXIF subset, covering camera make and model and capture timestamp, along with internal checksums and identifiers that the Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and WordPress plugin before 4.5.0's own capability-gated read path reserves to administrators.
Affected WordPress components
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Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery Plugin · nextgen-galleryFrom 3.59.5 (including) to 4.5.0 (excluding)View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- Unknown Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes — From 3.59.5 (including) to 4.5.0 (excluding)
References
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58759289-adca-47d5-8c15-c073c9f14c31/
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record