CVE-2026-22486
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Missing Authorization in Re Gallery Plugin Enables Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-01-08

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Re Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Re Gallery: from n/a through 1.18.9.
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Published
2026-01-08
Last Modified
2026-04-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22486
EUVD
EUVD-2026-1498
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Vendor Product Version / Range
re_gallery responsive_photo_gallery_plugin From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.17.18 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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]

Impact Analysis

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]

Mitigation Strategies

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]

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