CVE-2022-1327: The Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some of its Image fields, which c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1327?

image gallery: upgrade to 1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1327 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1327 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-2022-1327 affect?

CVE-2022-1327 affects image gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some of its Image fields, which could allow high-privileged users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1327?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1327 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting image gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some of its Image fields, which could allow high-privileged users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: rich-web

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-27 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rich-web image gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.6

Fixed in: 1.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy image-gallery || rpm -q image-gallery || image-gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade image-gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade image-gallery

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1327?

image gallery: upgrade to 1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1327 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1327 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-2022-1327 affect?

CVE-2022-1327 affects image gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some of its Image fields, which could allow high-privileged users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2022-1327?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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