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CVE-2024-8431: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in robosoft Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-8431cvecve-2024-8431cwe-862
Published: Tue Oct 08 2024 (10/08/2024, 11:34:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: robosoft
Product: Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider

Description

The Photo Gallery, Images, Slider in Rbs Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the ajaxGetGalleryJson() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.21. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve private post titles.

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 15:11:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the ajaxGetGalleryJson() function. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to bypass intended access controls and retrieve private post titles. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.21. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector, low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No patch or vendor advisory indicating remediation is currently available.

Potential Impact

Authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher can retrieve private post titles that should be restricted. This exposure of private information could lead to information disclosure but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for plugin updates from the vendor. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to limit exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-09-04T15:34:49.642Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6c28b7ef31ef0b56093e

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:52 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:11:42 PM

Last updated: 4/11/2026, 3:33:35 PM

Views: 13

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