How severe is CVE-2024-12853?

CVE-2024-12853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-12853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12853?

CVE-2024-12853 affects Wpchill Modula Image Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12853?

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

Does CVE-2024-12853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51154.

When was CVE-2024-12853 published?

CVE-2024-12853 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12853

CVE-2024-12853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Modula Image Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51154
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wpchill Modula Image Gallery
Published: 2025-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12853?: The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-12853?: CVE-2024-12853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-12853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12853?: CVE-2024-12853 affects Wpchill Modula Image Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51154.
When was CVE-2024-12853 published?: CVE-2024-12853 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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