CVE-2024-13676: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wamasoftware Categorized Gallery Plugin
The Categorized Gallery Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'field' attribute of the 'image_gallery' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13676 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Categorized Gallery Plugin for WordPress (versions up to 2.0). It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'field' attribute of the 'image_gallery' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This is caused by insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL queries. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The integrity and availability of the system are not directly impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Categorized Gallery Plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-13676: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wamasoftware Categorized Gallery Plugin
Description
The Categorized Gallery Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'field' attribute of the 'image_gallery' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13676 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Categorized Gallery Plugin for WordPress (versions up to 2.0). It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'field' attribute of the 'image_gallery' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This is caused by insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL queries. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The integrity and availability of the system are not directly impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Categorized Gallery Plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-23T18:23:29.114Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e67b7ef31ef0b5a009a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:27 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:45:19 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:22:14 PM
Views: 19
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