CVE-2024-49260: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery limb-gallery allows Code Injection.This issue affects WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.5.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that permits attackers with at least low privileges to upload files of dangerous types. This can lead to code injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.5.7. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the WordPress plugin, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score of 9.9 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in data theft, site defacement, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict file upload permissions, disable the plugin if possible, or implement additional file upload validation controls to prevent dangerous file types from being uploaded.
CVE-2024-49260: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery limb-gallery allows Code Injection.This issue affects WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.5.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that permits attackers with at least low privileges to upload files of dangerous types. This can lead to code injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.5.7. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the WordPress plugin, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS score of 9.9 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in data theft, site defacement, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict file upload permissions, disable the plugin if possible, or implement additional file upload validation controls to prevent dangerous file types from being uploaded.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T10:39:35.168Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74c0e6bfc5ba1def8a61
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:43:18 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:15:51 PM
Views: 19
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