CVE-2024-8436: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in hahncgdev WP Easy Gallery – WordPress Gallery Plugin
The WP Easy Gallery – WordPress Gallery Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'edit_imageId' and 'edit_imageDelete' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.5 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 subscriber-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-2024-8436 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Easy Gallery WordPress plugin (up to version 4.8.5). The flaw exists because the plugin does not properly escape or prepare SQL queries involving the 'edit_imageId' and 'edit_imageDelete' parameters. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level privileges can append additional SQL commands to existing queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low-level privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and potential disruption of service. The vulnerability compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site’s data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or monitor subscriber-level access carefully and consider disabling or removing the WP Easy Gallery plugin if possible. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and follow vendor updates for patches.
CVE-2024-8436: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in hahncgdev WP Easy Gallery – WordPress Gallery Plugin
Description
The WP Easy Gallery – WordPress Gallery Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'edit_imageId' and 'edit_imageDelete' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.5 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 subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8436 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Easy Gallery WordPress plugin (up to version 4.8.5). The flaw exists because the plugin does not properly escape or prepare SQL queries involving the 'edit_imageId' and 'edit_imageDelete' parameters. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level privileges can append additional SQL commands to existing queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low-level privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and potential disruption of service. The vulnerability compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site’s data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or monitor subscriber-level access carefully and consider disabling or removing the WP Easy Gallery plugin if possible. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and follow vendor updates for patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-04T17:56:21.175Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c28b7ef31ef0b5609af
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:26:33 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:46:42 PM
Views: 10
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