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 affects the Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery WordPress plugin by wpchill. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file types during zip file uploads, allowing authenticated users with Author privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can potentially enable remote code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The issue impacts all plugin versions up to and including 2.11.10. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Author-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the zip upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor wpchill regarding patches or official mitigations.
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12853 affects the Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery WordPress plugin by wpchill. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file types during zip file uploads, allowing authenticated users with Author privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can potentially enable remote code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The issue impacts all plugin versions up to and including 2.11.10. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Author-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the zip upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor wpchill regarding patches or official mitigations.
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: 5/20/2026, 5:55:54 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 11:36:52 PM
Views: 42
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