CVE-2026-1036: Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery <= 1.8.36 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Comment Deletion

Published Jan 21, 2026
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Updated

The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deletecomment() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.36. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary image comments. Note: comments functionality is only available in the Pro version of the plugin.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress/photo-gallery<=1.8.36

Event History

Jan 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1036?

CVE-2026-1036 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1036?

To fix CVE-2026-1036, update the Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin to the latest version beyond 1.8.36.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-1036 allow?

CVE-2026-1036 allows unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary comments due to the absence of an authorization check.

4

Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2026-1036?

CVE-2026-1036 affects versions of the Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin up to and including 1.8.36.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-1036?

CVE-2026-1036 can be exploited by any unauthenticated user capable of accessing the affected site.

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