CVE-2026-116563 Details
Description
The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'comment' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Exploitation requires the site to have Shutter or Shutter Reloaded selected as the active lightbox, and the injected comment must be approved through WordPress's standard moderation workflow before the payload is rendered to other visitors.
A stored DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin, specifically in the Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes version 4.5.4 and earlier. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute when users access the compromised pages. Exploitation requires the Shutter or Shutter Reloaded lightbox to be active, and the injected comment must be approved through WordPress's moderation process before it is displayed to other visitors.
Users are advised to update the NextGEN Gallery plugin to version 4.5.5 or later.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 31, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 1, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery | <= 4.5.4 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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