CVE-2026-1036: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in 10web Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery
The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_comment() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.36. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary image comments. Note: comments functionality is only available in the Pro version of the plugin.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Photo Gallery by 10Web plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the delete_comment() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to delete image comments without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8.36 and specifically targets the Pro version's comments functionality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to the ability to modify data (delete comments) without authentication.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary image comments without authentication, impacting the integrity of user-generated content within the plugin's gallery comments. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The vulnerability does not allow data disclosure or system compromise but can disrupt comment data integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the comments feature if possible or restricting access to the plugin to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2026-1036: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in 10web Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery
Description
The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_comment() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.36. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary image comments. Note: comments functionality is only available in the Pro version of the plugin.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Photo Gallery by 10Web plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the delete_comment() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to delete image comments without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8.36 and specifically targets the Pro version's comments functionality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to the ability to modify data (delete comments) without authentication.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary image comments without authentication, impacting the integrity of user-generated content within the plugin's gallery comments. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The vulnerability does not allow data disclosure or system compromise but can disrupt comment data integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the comments feature if possible or restricting access to the plugin to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-16T12:28:18.569Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 697162dc4623b1157cf42cb2
Added to database: 1/21/2026, 11:35:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:23:38 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:52:10 AM
Views: 241
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