Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Photo Gallery by 10Web Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-12865

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Photo Gallery By 10web
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-12865?

The Photo Gallery by 10Web plugin for WordPress fails to adequately escape certain request parameters on its admin pages, specifically on the Shortcode and Galleries/Albums list pages. This oversight allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious link. When this link is accessed by a logged-in administrator or contributor, the attacker's JavaScript is executed in the victim's session, potentially compromising their account. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in installations with more than 20 galleries or albums, as the affected renderings only occur under this typical usage scenario.

Affected Version(s)

Photo Gallery by 10Web 0 < 1.8.44

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-12865 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a78cc4ca-120e-4b6e-9285-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muni Nitish Kumar Yaddala
WPScan
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