CVE-2019-25149 Gallery Images Ape <= 2.0.6 - Authenticated Plugin Deactivation

High 7.6 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can deactivate any site plugin, potentially disabling security features or breaking functionality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-25149?

CVE-2019-25149 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in galleryape Gallery Images Ape, published on 7 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Gallery Images Ape plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This allows authenticated attackers with any capability level to deactivate any plugin on the site, including plugins necessary to site functionality or security.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25149?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Robogallery Gallery Images Ape.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25149?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25149 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-25149 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-25149 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5gqj-h9j6-qwf5.

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