CVE-2024-29809

Name: CVE-2024-29809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-26T16:15:12.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29809 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The image_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the image_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The image_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the image_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. The attacker must target a an authenticated user with permissions to access this component to exploit this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10web	Photo Gallery	< 1.8.22

References

https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developersProduct
https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developersProduct

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29809?

How severe is CVE-2024-29809?

CVE-2024-29809 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29809?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST