Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24964 affects the WordPress Contest Gallery plugin through version 28.1.2.1. It may let a logged-in attacker make the website server send unintended requests. This can expose limited internal information or influence server-side interactions. Public sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version in the provided data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. Prioritize internet-facing sites and environments where the web server can reach internal systems. The main immediate action is inventory and remediation tracking, not emergency incident response, unless suspicious activity is found.
Technical view
The issue is a Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability, CWE-918, in Contest Gallery for WordPress. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4: network accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact. Affected versions are listed as through 28.1.2.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Contest Gallery plugin installed at version 28.1.2.1 or earlier. Exploitation requires some level of privileges, according to the CVSS vector. Sites without this plugin are not affected by this CVE.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing or provided source indicates active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable over the network but requires authentication or privileges. Business risk is higher where the WordPress server can reach sensitive internal services or trusted network resources.
Researcher notes
The public record provides the vulnerability type, CVSS vector, affected plugin, and affected version ceiling. It does not provide exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or a fixed version in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation because PR:L is specified.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Contest Gallery plugin.
- Identify installations running Contest Gallery version 28.1.2.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict unnecessary outbound access from web servers where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and exact version on each WordPress instance.
- Review vendor and Patchstack records for current remediation status.
- Check whether affected sites require the plugin for production workflows.
- Review web server logs for unusual server-initiated outbound requests.
- Validate that updated or removed plugins are no longer at affected versions.
Public sources used
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.