CVE-2021-24349: This Gallery from files WordPress plugin through 1.6.0 gives the functionality of uploading images to the serv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24349?

gallery from files: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24349 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24349 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24349 affect?

CVE-2021-24349 affects gallery from files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). This Gallery from files WordPress plugin through 1.6.0 gives the functionality of uploading images to the server. But filenames are not properly sanitized before being output in an error message when they have an invalid extension, leading

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24349?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24349 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting gallery from files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This Gallery from files WordPress plugin through 1.6.0 gives the functionality of uploading images to the server. But filenames are not properly sanitized before being output in an error message when they have an invalid extension, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. Due to the lack of CSRF check, the attack could also be performed via such vector.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-352
Published	2021-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gallery from files project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-06-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gallery from files project gallery from files UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gallery-from-files || rpm -q gallery-from-files || gallery-from-files --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gallery-from-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gallery-from-files

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24349?

gallery from files: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24349 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24349 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-24349 affect?

CVE-2021-24349 affects gallery from files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). This Gallery from files WordPress plugin through 1.6.0 gives the functionality of uploading images to the server. But filenames are not properly sanitized before being output in an error message when they have an invalid extension, leading

How urgent is CVE-2021-24349?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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