What is the severity of CVE-2024-29810?

CVE-2024-29810 is classified as a medium severity reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29810?

To fix CVE-2024-29810, update the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin to version 1.8.22 or higher.

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-29810?

CVE-2024-29810 affects the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin versions up to and including 1.8.21.

What impact does CVE-2024-29810 have on my website?

Exploiting CVE-2024-29810 can allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the user's browser, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29810?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-29810, you can disable AJAX calls to the editimage_bwg action until a patch is applied.

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CVE-2024-29810

medium

5.4

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

26/3/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-29810: WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin <= 1.8.21 Reflected Cross Site Scripting in editimage_bwg thumb_url

First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )

The thumb_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the thumb_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. The attacker must target a an authenticated user with permissions to access this component to exploit this issue.

Credit: info@appcheck-ng.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Gallery Plugin	<=1.8.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29810?
CVE-2024-29810 is classified as a medium severity reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29810?
To fix CVE-2024-29810, update the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin to version 1.8.22 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-29810?
CVE-2024-29810 affects the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin versions up to and including 1.8.21.
What impact does CVE-2024-29810 have on my website?
Exploiting CVE-2024-29810 can allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the user's browser, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29810?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-29810, you can disable AJAX calls to the editimage_bwg action until a patch is applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29810?
CVE-2024-29810 is classified as a medium severity reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29810?
To fix CVE-2024-29810, update the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin to version 1.8.22 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-29810?
CVE-2024-29810 affects the WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin versions up to and including 1.8.21.
What impact does CVE-2024-29810 have on my website?
Exploiting CVE-2024-29810 can allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the user's browser, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29810?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-29810, you can disable AJAX calls to the editimage_bwg action until a patch is applied.