Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress image gallery plugin accepted a database sorting value without proper validation. In versions before 4.4.4, an authenticated user could trigger blind SQL injection from admin dashboard functionality. This is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but affected sites should update and review access.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for sites where many users have WordPress admin access or where database confidentiality matters. The issue is not KEV-listed in the provided evidence, but SQL injection can create meaningful data exposure risk.
Technical view
Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery before 4.4.4 failed to whitelist or validate the orderby parameter in get_gallery_categories() and get_galleries(). That value reached SQL passed to get_results(), creating authenticated blind SQL injection in admin dashboard code paths. CWE-89 applies.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Ays Pro Photo Gallery by Ays plugin before 4.4.4. The source bundle describes authenticated admin dashboard injection, so unauthenticated public exposure is not evidenced here.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit use, or required WordPress role details. The vulnerability is described as authenticated blind SQL injection through an orderby parameter used in plugin database queries.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies vulnerable functions and the unsafe orderby parameter, but does not provide CVSS, role requirements, exploit telemetry, or detailed patch notes. Validate exposure by version and authenticated access paths, without assuming broader unauthenticated reach.
Mitigation direction
- Update Photo Gallery by Ays to version 4.4.4 or later.
- Check vendor guidance and WPScan notes for any additional remediation.
- Restrict WordPress admin access to trusted users only.
- Review plugin users and remove unnecessary accounts or privileges.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using Photo Gallery by Ays.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 4.4.4 or later.
- Review admin users with access to gallery management features.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated gallery admin activity.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e24dac6d-de48-42c1-bdde-4a45fb331376CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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