CVE-2025-1783: Gallery Styles <= 1.3.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Sat Mar 08 2025(Updated: )
The Gallery Styles plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Gallery Block in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Gallery Styles | <=1.3.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1783?
CVE-2025-1783 has a high severity due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks affecting WordPress users.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1783?
To fix CVE-2025-1783, upgrade the Gallery Styles plugin to version 1.3.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-1783?
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access to WordPress sites using the Gallery Styles plugin up to version 1.3.4 are affected by CVE-2025-1783.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2025-1783?
CVE-2025-1783 allows attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.
Is CVE-2025-1783 present in newer versions of the Gallery Styles plugin?
No, CVE-2025-1783 is not present in versions of the Gallery Styles plugin after 1.3.4.
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