CVE-2026-42680: WordPress Contest Gallery Pro plugin <= 29.0.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery Pro allows Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects Contest Gallery Pro: from n/a through 29.0.1.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress Contest Gallery Pro Pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 29.0.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-42680?
The severity of CVE-2026-42680 is critical with a score of 9.8.
What vulnerability does CVE-2026-42680 describe?
CVE-2026-42680 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Contest Gallery Pro plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42680?
To fix CVE-2026-42680, update the WordPress Contest Gallery Pro Plugin to at least version 29.0.2.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42680?
CVE-2026-42680 affects Contest Gallery Pro versions from n/a through 29.0.1.
Who is the developer of the software affected by CVE-2026-42680?
The developer of the software affected by CVE-2026-42680 is Wasiliy Strecker.