CVE-2024-9416: Modula Image Gallery <= 2.10.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via FancyBox 5 JavaScript Library

Published Apr 3, 2025
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Updated

The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's bundled FancyBox JavaScript library (versions <= 5.0.36) due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Modula Image Gallery<=2.10.1
FancyBox JavaScript Library<=5.0.36
WPChill Modula Image Gallery Wordpress<2.10.2

Event History

Apr 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9416?

CVE-2024-9416 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk of Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9416?

To fix CVE-2024-9416, update the Modula Image Gallery plugin to version 2.10.2 or later and ensure the FancyBox library is updated to version 5.0.37 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-9416?

CVE-2024-9416 affects the Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.10.1, and the FancyBox JavaScript library versions up to and including 5.0.36.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-9416 enable?

CVE-2024-9416 enables a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by users.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-9416?

Users of the Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress who have not updated to the latest versions are at risk from the vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-9416.

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