CVE-2026-22486
Missing Authorization in Re Gallery Plugin Enables Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-01-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| re_gallery | responsive_photo_gallery_plugin | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.17.18 (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?
CVE-2026-22486 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Re Gallery – Responsive Photo Gallery Plugin (versions up to 1.17.18). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform actions within the plugin that normally require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications or misuse of the photo gallery features. However, the severity is considered low (CVSS 5.3), and exploitation is unlikely. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include applying available mitigation solutions and security intelligence provided by Patchstack to protect affected users. Monitoring and restricting access to the plugin's functions to prevent unauthorized actions is recommended. [1]