CVE-2026-57642 bestwebsoft CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Gallery plugin, especially those using versions up to 4.7.8, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. This vulnerability can be exploited by contributors, which makes it a significant concern for sites with multiple contributors. Patchstack has provided information about this vulnerability.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-57642 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Gallery plugin, which allows contributors to inject malicious SQL code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.5 and a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The weakness associated with this vulnerability is CWE-89. The CVE was published on 2026-06-26 and last modified on 2026-06-29.

Defensive priority

This vulnerability has a HIGH severity and a CVSS score of 8.5, making it a priority for defenders to patch or mitigate. Defenders should review the affected versions and update to a patched version if possible.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and update the Gallery plugin to a version greater than 4.7.8 if possible.
• Implement additional security measures to monitor and restrict contributor access.
• Review database logs for suspicious activity.
• Consider implementing a web application firewall to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks.
• Monitor for any patches or updates provided by the vendor.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-57642 vulnerability was described by Patchstack as a SQL injection vulnerability in the Gallery plugin. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.5 and a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The weakness associated with this vulnerability is CWE-89. The CVE was published on 2026-06-26 and last modified on 2026-06-29.

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