How severe is CVE-2024-5481?

CVE-2024-5481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5481?

CVE-2024-5481 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5481?

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

Does CVE-2024-5481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46691.

When was CVE-2024-5481 published?

CVE-2024-5481 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5481

CVE-2024-5481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Photo Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46691
Weakness: CWE-35
Affected product: 10web Photo Gallery
Published: 2024-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.23 via the esc_dir function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to cut and paste (copy) the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to cut (delete) arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory. By default this can be exploited by administrators only. In the premium version of the plugin, administrators can give gallery edit permissions to lower level users, which might make this exploitable by users as low as contributors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5481?: The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.23 via the esc_dir function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to cut and paste (copy) the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to cut (delete) arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory. By default this can be exploited by administrators only. In the premium version of the plugin, administrators can give gallery edit permissions to lower level users, which might make this exploitable by users as low as contributors.
How severe is CVE-2024-5481?: CVE-2024-5481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5481?: CVE-2024-5481 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46691.
When was CVE-2024-5481 published?: CVE-2024-5481 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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