What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mateusz Czardybon Justified Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Justified Gallery: from n/a through 1.7.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Justified Gallery through version 1.7.3 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to gallery settings. An authenticated user with low privileges can alter gallery configuration without proper authorization checks. This affects the integrity of gallery data but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify gallery settings or configuration without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter gallery configurations, potentially defacing or misconfiguring galleries.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated