What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12853?

CVE-2024-12853 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 12.4%.

Which versions of Modula Image Gallery are affected by CVE-2024-12853?

Organizations using Modula Image Gallery face significant risk from CVE-2024-12853, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-12853?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Modula Image Gallery CVE-2024-12853

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2025-01-08 security@wordfence.com

RCE File Upload WordPress Modula Image Gallery

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 08, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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,. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 12.4% and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. 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. Affected products include: Wpchill Modula Image Gallery.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.