CVE-2026-105976
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Authorization Bypass in Portfolio Filter Gallery WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Portfolio Filter Gallery WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not perform proper authorization checks in a set of AJAX actions, allowing users with at least the Contributor role to read, modify and delete other users' galleries as well as site-wide gallery filters.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-105976
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96121

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Unknown Portfolio Filter Gallery 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

The Portfolio Filter Gallery WordPress plugin before version 2.2.1 has a vulnerability where improper authorization checks in AJAX actions allow users with at least the Contributor role to read, modify, and delete other users' galleries and site-wide gallery filters.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Portfolio Filter Gallery plugin. If it is below 2.2.1, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' if using WP-CLI to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with Contributor access could manipulate or delete galleries belonging to other users or site-wide settings, potentially disrupting the website's functionality or content integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of user data, potentially violating GDPR's data integrity principles or HIPAA's access controls if user data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Portfolio Filter Gallery plugin to version 2.2.1 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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