CVE-2026-57642: WordPress Gallery plugin <= 4.7.8 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Published Jun 26, 2026
·Updated
Contributor SQL Injection in Gallery <= 4.7.8 versions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress Gallery Plugin<=4.7.8
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress Gallery pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.7.9
Event History
Jun 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-57642?
The severity of CVE-2026-57642 is rated as high with a score of 8.5.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-57642?
To fix CVE-2026-57642, update the WordPress Gallery plugin to a version later than 4.7.8.
3
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-57642?
CVE-2026-57642 is an SQL Injection vulnerability that affects the WordPress Gallery plugin.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-57642 have?
CVE-2026-57642 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.
5
Which versions of the WordPress Gallery plugin are affected by CVE-2026-57642?
Versions of the WordPress Gallery plugin up to and including 4.7.8 are affected by CVE-2026-57642.