CVE-2026-42657

Name: CVE-2026-42657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-15T21:16:55.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42657 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated Other Vulnerability Type in Contest Gallery <= 28.1.7 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthenticated Other Vulnerability Type in Contest Gallery <= 28.1.7 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1284

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/contest-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-contest-gallery-plugin-28-1-7-other-vulnerability-type-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42657?

Unauthenticated Other Vulnerability Type in Contest Gallery <= 28.1.7 versions.

How severe is CVE-2026-42657?

CVE-2026-42657 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42657?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-42657?

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Source: NVD / NIST