CVE-2026-22486
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Hakob Re Gallery & Responsive Photo Gallery WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to bypass intended access controls and potentially manipulate gallery content or settings. All WordPress sites using affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hakob Re Gallery & Responsive Photo Gallery WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthenticated attackers could modify or delete gallery content, inject malicious code, or compromise the WordPress site through privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Attackers with basic access could manipulate gallery settings, modify images, or disrupt gallery functionality without proper authorization.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized users only performing intended actions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.17.19 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Re Gallery & Responsive Photo Gallery'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate regallery
Restrict Access
allImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts to gallery endpoints
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to gallery functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Re Gallery & Responsive Photo Gallery > Version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get regallery --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.17.19 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST/PUT requests to gallery endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts for gallery functions
- Unexpected gallery modifications by unauthenticated users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-content/plugins/regallery/ endpoints
- Unauthorized API calls to gallery functions
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters CONTAINS "regallery") AND user="-"