What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3097?

CVE-2024-3097 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 22.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-3097?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-3097. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 22.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-3097?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-3097. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nextgen Gallery CVE-2024-3097

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-04-09 security@wordfence.com

Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure WordPress Nextgen Gallery

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2024 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The WordPress Gallery Plugin - NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including EXIF and other metadata of any image uploaded through the plugin.

AnalysisAI

The WordPress Gallery Plugin - NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 22.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The WordPress Gallery Plugin - NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including EXIF and other metadata of any image uploaded through the plugin. Affected products include: Imagely Nextgen Gallery.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.