What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpdevart Responsive Image Gallery, Gallery Album allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Responsive Image Gallery, Gallery Album: from n/a through 2.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Responsive Image Gallery and Gallery Album plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0.3. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into gallery content. When other users view the affected gallery, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their accounts or stealing sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the gallery.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; compromises user accounts and data security.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low-level permissions and the victim must view the affected gallery.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 31, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated