CVE-2025-49394CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-49394

High · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
20.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A missing authorization check in the bPlugins Image Gallery block could let anyone create or modify photo galleries without permission – talk about uninvited guests! 📸 Think of this like a public art gallery with an unlocked back door — anyone can waltz in and rearrange the exhibits or even add their own without anyone knowing! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users tampering with your photo galleries, potentially introducing inappropriate or misleading content. Imagine your beautiful family album replaced with a gallery of cat memes!

Put simply

Think of this like a public art gallery with an unlocked back door — anyone can waltz in and rearrange the exhibits or even add their own without anyone knowing! The missing authorization flaw allows users to access functionality that should be restricted by Access Control Lists (ACLs), meaning they can perform actions without proper verification.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users tampering with your photo galleries, potentially introducing inappropriate or misleading content. Imagine your beautiful family album replaced with a gallery of cat memes! To protect yourself, update the Image Gallery block to version 1.0.8 or later immediately. Additionally, review your ACL settings to ensure they are properly configured. Don't forget to audit your galleries for any unauthorized changes! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can lock down your galleries and keep the uninvited visitors out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00288 · 20.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-11-06T21:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:53Z
    WordPress Image Gallery block – Create and display photo gallery/photo album. plugin <= 1.0.7 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
    cvelistv5