How severe is CVE-2024-0221?

CVE-2024-0221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0221?

CVE-2024-0221 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16020.

When was CVE-2024-0221 published?

CVE-2024-0221 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0221

CVE-2024-0221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 10web Photo Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16020
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: 10web Photo Gallery
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.19 via the rename_item function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to rename arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to site takeovers if the wp-config.php file of a site can be renamed. By default this can be exploited by administrators only. In the premium version of the plugin, administrators can give gallery management permissions to lower level users, which might make this exploitable by users as low as contributors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0221?: The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.19 via the rename_item function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to rename arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to site takeovers if the wp-config.php file of a site can be renamed. By default this can be exploited by administrators only. In the premium version of the plugin, administrators can give gallery management permissions to lower level users, which might make this exploitable by users as low as contributors.
How severe is CVE-2024-0221?: CVE-2024-0221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0221?: CVE-2024-0221 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16020.
When was CVE-2024-0221 published?: CVE-2024-0221 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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