Unauthorized Data Modification in Gallery Metabox Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2023-2561

What is CVE-2023-2561?

The Gallery Metabox plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a serious security issue due to a lack of proper capability verification in the gallery_remove function. This vulnerability allows users with subscriber-level permissions to bypass restrictions and alter gallery data associated with posts and pages. Such unauthorized modifications can compromise the integrity and security of the content managed through the plugin, making it essential for WordPress site administrators to address this vulnerability promptly to protect their websites.

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