Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old WordPress plugin SQL injection issue. A remote attacker could manipulate the fGallery RSS endpoint to run unintended database queries. For executives, the main concern is exposure of legacy WordPress sites that still run fGallery 2.4.1. Likely limited to legacy WordPress installations running the fGallery 2.4.1 plugin with fim_rss.php reachable. The structured affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure from local WordPress plugin inventory rather than CPE matching alone. Prioritize if legacy WordPress sites remain public-facing. The issue is old but potentially serious because SQL injection can expose or alter database content, and public exploit information is referenced. Mitigation focus: Identify any WordPress sites running fGallery 2.4.1.; Remove or disable fGallery if it is no longer required.; Check vendor or archive guidance for any fixed replacement version..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- fgallery-fimrss-sql-injection(39964)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 4993CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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