Improper Access Control in Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-81652

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing And Themes
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-81652?

The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing WordPress plugin prior to version 4.5.0 lacks proper access control, allowing users with Contributor roles and above to access metadata for images stored on the site. This security flaw permits them to read sensitive EXIF data, such as camera make, model, and capture timestamps, as well as internal identifiers meant solely for administrators, potentially compromising user privacy and data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes 3.59.5 < 4.5.0

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-2026-81652 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58759289-adca-47d5-8c15-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Meher Sudhakar Abbireddi
WPScan
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