Gallery Images Ape WordPress Plugin Broken Access Control Vulnerability

A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the Gallery Images Ape WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 2.2.8. This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, allowing users with lower privileges to perform actions reserved for higher privileged users.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged user to execute actions that require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site.

Remediation

Users of the Gallery Images Ape WordPress plugin are advised to remove and replace the plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes. A virtual patch is available through Patchstack to mitigate this vulnerability until an official fix can be applied.