CVE-2026-57696
Received Received - Intake

Arbitrary File Deletion in Picture Gallery Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Picture Gallery <= 1.6.5 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57696
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48171

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack picture_gallery_plugin to 1.6.5 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an arbitrary file deletion flaw in the WordPress Picture Gallery Plugin versions 1.6.5 and below. It allows contributors to delete critical files on a website, potentially breaking it. The issue was patched in version 1.6.6.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Picture Gallery Plugin version is 1.6.5 or below. Use WordPress admin panel to inspect plugin versions or run a server scan for vulnerable plugin files.

Impact Analysis

Attackers with contributor-level access could exploit this to delete important files, disrupting website functionality or causing data loss. This may lead to downtime, loss of content, or even complete site failure if critical files are removed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized file deletion, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers with contributor-level access could delete critical files, including those containing personal or health data, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Picture Gallery Plugin to version 1.6.6 or later immediately. Alternatively, apply a mitigation rule from Patchstack to block exploitation attempts.

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