CVE-2026-0687
Unauthorized Data Modification in Meta-box GalleryMeta WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2026-01-24
Last updated on: 2026-01-24
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mdshahinur_islam | meta-box_gallerymeta | to 3.0.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Meta-box GalleryMeta WordPress plugin is due to a missing capability check on the 'mb_gallery' custom post type. This allows authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to create and publish galleries without proper authorization, leading to unauthorized modification of data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing users with Author-level access or above to create and publish galleries without proper permission checks. This unauthorized modification could lead to unwanted or malicious content being published on your WordPress site, potentially affecting site integrity and user trust.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Meta-box GalleryMeta plugin to a version later than 3.0.1 once available, as versions up to and including 3.0.1 are vulnerable. Additionally, restrict Author-level and above user permissions carefully, since authenticated users with Author-level access can exploit this vulnerability to create and publish galleries. Monitoring and limiting user capabilities related to the 'mb_gallery' custom post type can help reduce risk until a patch is applied. [2, 3]