CVE-2023-0441 Details
Description
The Gallery Blocks with Lightbox WordPress plugin before 3.0.8 has an AJAX endpoint that can be accessed by any authenticated users, such as subscriber. The callback function allows numerous actions, the most serious one being reading and updating the WordPress options which could be used to enable registration with a default administrator user role.
A vulnerability exists in the Gallery Blocks with Lightbox WordPress plugin in versions prior to 3.0.8. The issue arises from an AJAX endpoint accessible to all authenticated users, including subscribers. This endpoint's callback function permits various actions, with the most critical being the ability to read and modify WordPress options. Exploiting this could enable registration of users with a default administrator role.
Users are advised to update the Gallery Blocks with Lightbox WordPress plugin to version 3.0.8 or later.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 19, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/11703e49-c042-4eb6-9a5f-6e006e3725a0 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/11703e49-c042-4eb6-9a5f-6e006e3725a0 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| simplygallery simply gallery blocks with lightbox | < 3.0.8 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 19, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 7, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |