CVE-2021-47951

WordPress Picture Gallery 1.4.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the Edit Content URL field in the Access Control settings. Attackers can enter JavaScript payloads in the plugin options that are stored in the database and executed when the functionality is triggered, enabling session hijacking or credential theft.

CVSS v3 6.4 MEDIUM

6.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://wordpress.org/plugins/picture-gallery/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50187
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-picture-gallery-stored-xss-via-edit-content-url

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-10 13:16

Updated : 2026-07-25 10:10

NVD link : CVE-2021-47951

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47951

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47951

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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