How severe is CVE-2023-6742?

CVE-2023-6742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-6742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6742?

CVE-2023-6742 affects Enviragallery Envira Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6742?

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

Does CVE-2023-6742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58955.

When was CVE-2023-6742 published?

CVE-2023-6742 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6742

CVE-2023-6742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enviragallery Envira Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58955
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Enviragallery Envira Gallery
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Gallery Plugin for WordPress – Envira Photo Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'envira_gallery_insert_images' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.7.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to modify galleries on other users' posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6742?: The Gallery Plugin for WordPress – Envira Photo Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'envira_gallery_insert_images' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.7.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to modify galleries on other users' posts.
How severe is CVE-2023-6742?: CVE-2023-6742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-6742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6742?: CVE-2023-6742 affects Enviragallery Envira Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58955.
When was CVE-2023-6742 published?: CVE-2023-6742 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enviragallery:envira_gallery:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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