CVE-2025-53240 HIGH

CVE-2025-53240: WordPress WordPress Photo Gallery plugin <= 1.1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Adamlabs
Product WordPress Photo Gallery
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 22, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in adamlabs WordPress Photo Gallery photo-gallery-portfolio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress Photo Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WordPress Photo Gallery versions 1.1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view gallery pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update the plugin immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals session cookies or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' accounts and data at risk; attackers can steal credentials or hijack sessions via injected scripts.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Visitor must click a malicious link or visit a crafted gallery page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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