Risk Profile
5.3
CVSS Score
Weakness
Missing Authorization
Researchers
daroo
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
Medium
Patch path listed
CVE-2026-25035
Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe <= 28.1.2.2 - Missing Authorization
The Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in all versions up to, and including, 28.1.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform an unauthorized action.
Quick Answer
CVE-2026-25035 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe. It affects Versions up to 28.1.2.2 and is fixed in 28.1.3.
Published
Mar 23, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 02, 2026
Slug
contest-gallery
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Review the full Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe vulnerability cluster
Use the related hub and response guides to connect this CVE-2026-25035 report with patch validation, scanner checks, and site hardening work.
Plugin Hub
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Hardening
WordPress hardening checklist after plugin CVEs
Check access, XML-RPC exposure, backup readiness, and monitoring after patching.
Response
WordPress incident response plan for vulnerable plugins
Use containment, evidence capture, remediation, and validation steps when exploit risk is high.
Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 28.1.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2026-25035 is tracked for the Plugin Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 28.1.2.2. Update Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe to 28.1.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
28.1.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 28.1.2.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-25035
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-25035
This report has a CVE identifier, which makes it suitable for focused search and vulnerability triage workflows.
Version evidence
Versions up to 28.1.2.2
Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.
Patch evidence
28.1.3
A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.
Source coverage
1 reference
External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.
Verification Checklist
How to validate this finding
Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.
Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 28.1.2.2.
Step 2
Confirm Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe is updated to 28.1.3 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
contest-gallery
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2026-25035 |
| Patched Versions |
28.1.3
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 28.1.2.2
|
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