Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2024 affects the PhotoStack Gallery WordPress plugin up to version 0.4.1. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to manipulate a database query through the “postid” parameter and read sensitive database information. This is mainly a confidentiality risk for WordPress sites using the plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for affected WordPress sites because exploitation requires no login and could expose database information. Prioritize discovery and containment, especially for public sites handling customer, credential, or business-sensitive data.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in PhotoStack Gallery, caused by insufficient escaping of user input and inadequate SQL query preparation around the postid parameter. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact and no stated integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with PhotoStack Gallery installed, especially versions up to and including 0.4.1. The supplied affected-version metadata is inconsistent, so confirm using plugin inventory and vendor/Wordfence details.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and network reachable when the affected plugin functionality is exposed, which increases practical risk even without confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
Sources identify SQL injection via postid and reference plugin source lines. No patch version, exploitation report, or KEV listing is provided. The CVE affected block appears less clear than the title and description, so validation should rely on installed plugin identity and version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PhotoStack Gallery plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 0.4.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Wordfence guidance for a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, assess temporary disablement or removal.
- Prioritize internet-facing and high-value WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Review plugin inventories across all WordPress environments.
- Confirm plugin version from WordPress administration or asset records.
- Check web logs for unusual requests involving the postid parameter.
- Review database and application logs for abnormal query errors.
- Document whether the plugin is installed, enabled, and externally reachable.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.