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CVE-2026-57642 bestwebsoft CVE debrief

CVE-2026-57642 is a HIGH severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5, affecting Gallery plugin versions up to 4.7.8. The vulnerability is caused by a SQL injection issue that can be exploited by contributors. The CVE was published on 2026-06-26 and last modified on 2026-06-29. The vulnerability has been described by Patchstack as a SQL injection vulnerability in the Gallery plugin.

Vendor
bestwebsoft
Product
Gallery
CVSS
HIGH 8.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-26
Original CVE updated
2026-06-29
Advisory published
2026-06-26
Advisory updated
2026-06-29

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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-57642 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57642

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-57642 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57642

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.