CVE-2024-3097: The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of da

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3097?

nextgen gallery: upgrade to 3.59.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3097 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-2024-3097 affect?

CVE-2024-3097 affects nextgen gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for u

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3097?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-3097 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting nextgen gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including EXIF and other metadata of any image uploaded through the plugin.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	38.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: imagely

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagely nextgen gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.59.1

Fixed in: 3.59.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.59.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nextgen-gallery

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: NextGEN Gallery <= 3.59 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Information Disclosure

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-3097?

nextgen gallery: upgrade to 3.59.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3097 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-2024-3097 affect?

CVE-2024-3097 affects nextgen gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Gallery Plugin – NextGEN Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_item function in versions up to, and including, 3.59. This makes it possible for u

How urgent is CVE-2024-3097?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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