CVE-2026-24939
Missing Authorization in Modula Image Gallery Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| modula | modula_image_gallery | to 2.13.6 (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-2026-24939 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Modula Image Gallery Plugin versions up to and including 2.13.6.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions, potentially allowing unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles.
It requires only Subscriber-level privileges to exploit and is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any direct impact of the vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows users with low-level privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles.
However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3, making exploitation unlikely and the threat low.
If exploited, it could lead to unauthorized changes or access within the Modula Image Gallery plugin functionality.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability is related to missing authorization checks in the Modula Image Gallery WordPress plugin up to version 2.13.6. Detection typically involves verifying the plugin version and checking for unauthorized access attempts.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can detect if your system is vulnerable by checking the installed version of the Modula Image Gallery plugin. For example, within your WordPress installation directory, you can run a command to find the plugin version:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'Version' wp-content/plugins/modula-best-grid-gallery/readme.txt"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, monitoring web server logs for suspicious access patterns or unauthorized actions performed by users with Subscriber-level privileges may help detect exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The primary mitigation step is to update the Modula Image Gallery plugin to version 2.13.7 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "If immediate updating is not possible, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality by limiting Subscriber-level user permissions or applying additional access control measures at the web server or application level."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Using automated update tools such as those provided by Patchstack can also help ensure timely patching of this and other vulnerabilities.'}] [1]