CVE-2026-42688 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-42688: WordPress Modula Image Gallery plugin <= 2.14.23 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wp Chill
Product Modula Image Gallery
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 16, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Modula Image Gallery <= 2.14.23 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Modula Image Gallery contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.14.23 and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user sessions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' accounts or sessions, potentially escalating to admin access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published
June 16, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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