CVE-2024-12853: The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12853?

modula image gallery: upgrade to 2.11.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12853 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-2024-12853 affect?

CVE-2024-12853 affects modula image gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticate

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting modula image gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpchill

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpchill modula image gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.11.11

Fixed in: 2.11.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.11.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modula-image-gallery

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-2024-12853?

modula image gallery: upgrade to 2.11.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12853 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-2024-12853 affect?

CVE-2024-12853 affects modula image gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticate

How urgent is CVE-2024-12853?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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