NextGEN Gallery < 4.5.0 - Authenticated Plugin Image Settings Update
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-81654 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-20 07:16:49 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-20 14:16:58 UTC |
| Description | The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and WordPress plugin before 4.5.0 does not check that a user holds its options capability before saving image sizing settings, allowing users granted only its gallery-management capability by an administrator to change settings that apply across the whole site. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 3.1 LOW from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Problem Types: CWE-639 | CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | CWE-639 CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 3.1 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 3.1 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
LowAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Photo Gallery Sliders Proofing And Themes | affected 4.5.0 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/bede7803-8ffd-4e17-852e-bce634466fcb | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Erwan LR (WPScan) (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.