CVE-2022-37407 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-37407: WordPress Gallery PhotoBlocks plugin <= 1.2.6 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor Wpchill
Product Gallery PhotoBlocks (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 9, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WPChill Gallery PhotoBlocks plugin <= 1.2.6 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Gallery PhotoBlocks WordPress plugin through version 1.2.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity but not confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can deface content, steal admin session cookies, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account; victim must visit a page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 9, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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