Missing Authorization in Vimeo SimpleGallery Plugin Allows Settings Modification

Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2026-04-08

Assigner: Wordfence

Description

The Vimeo SimpleGallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 0.2. This is due to missing authorization checks on the `vimeogallery_admin` function hooked to `admin_menu`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify arbitrary plugin settings via the `action` parameter.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-12

Last Modified

2026-04-08

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-14170

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
vimeo	simplegallery	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-862	The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Vimeo SimpleGallery plugin to a version later than 0.2 where the missing authorization checks have been fixed. If an update is not available, restrict Subscriber-level access or higher from modifying plugin settings, and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings via the 'action' parameter.

Executive Summary

The vulnerability in the Vimeo SimpleGallery plugin for WordPress is a Missing Authorization issue in all versions up to 0.2. It occurs because the function 'vimeogallery_admin', which is hooked to 'admin_menu', lacks proper authorization checks. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to modify arbitrary plugin settings by manipulating the 'action' parameter.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to change plugin settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized modifications of the plugin's behavior, potentially compromising the integrity or functionality of the WordPress site.

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