Vulnerability · Published Sep 20, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-81654NextGEN Gallery < 4.5.0 - Authenticated Plugin Image Settings Update
Low 3.1
In plain English
A low-severity authorization bypass via user-controlled key in Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 11% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.1Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 88.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes | 0 – before 4.5.0 |
Weakness: CWE-639 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bede7803-8ffd-4e17-852e-bce634466fcb/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description