How severe is CVE-2022-38135?

CVE-2022-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38135?

CVE-2022-38135 affects Photospace Gallery Project Photospace Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38135?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38135 published?

CVE-2022-38135 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38135

CVE-2022-38135 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Photospace Gallery Project Photospace Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Photospace Gallery Project Photospace Gallery
Published: 2022-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Dean Oakley's Photospace Gallery plugin <= 2.3.5 at WordPress allows users with subscriber or higher role to change plugin settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38135?: Broken Access Control vulnerability in Dean Oakley's Photospace Gallery plugin <= 2.3.5 at WordPress allows users with subscriber or higher role to change plugin settings.
How severe is CVE-2022-38135?: CVE-2022-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38135?: CVE-2022-38135 affects Photospace Gallery Project Photospace Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38135 published?: CVE-2022-38135 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:photospace_gallery_project:photospace_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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