CVE-2024-12853: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wpchill Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery
The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12853 is a vulnerability in the wpchill Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the zip upload feature, enabling authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can potentially allow attackers to execute remote code on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.11.10 and is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type).
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the zip upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from wpchill regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-12853: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wpchill Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery
Description
The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12853 is a vulnerability in the wpchill Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the zip upload feature, enabling authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can potentially allow attackers to execute remote code on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.11.10 and is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type).
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the zip upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from wpchill regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-20T15:52:30.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e4bb7ef31ef0b59c674
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:54 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:37:36 AM
Views: 20
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