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CVE-2026-57696 videowhisper CVE debrief

CVE-2026-57696 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Picture Gallery plugin, version <= 1.6.5, allowing contributors to delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability could lead to potential file deletion by contributors and possible disruption to contributor and administrative functionality. Defenders and administrators of WordPress installations with the Picture Gallery plugin should assess exposure and potential impact. The N

Vendor
videowhisper
Product
Picture Gallery
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-23
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-07-23
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Defenders and administrators of WordPress installations with the Picture Gallery plugin should assess exposure and potential impact.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-57696 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Picture Gallery plugin, allowing contributors to delete arbitrary files. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

  • Potential file deletion by contributors
  • Possible disruption to contributor and administrative functionality

Technical summary

The Picture Gallery plugin, version <= 1.6.5, is vulnerable to contributor arbitrary file deletion. This vulnerability allows contributors to delete arbitrary files, potentially disrupting contributor and administrative functionality. The vulnerability has a high severity score and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking installed plugin versions
  • Assess potential impact on contributor and administrative functionality
  • Consider compensating controls for file deletion

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-57696 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57696

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

  • CVE-2026-57696 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57696

    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.