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Here’s the verified and up-to-date info for FooGallery Pro 2.4.30 — WordPress gallery plugin:
📅 Version 2.4.30 — Official Release
- Released: March 4, 2025
- Changelog Notes:
- Added checks in the attachment modal to ensure only users with permission can edit attachments
- Improved escaping throughout album features to prevent untrusted inputs
(Security enhancements per WordPress.org listing) Reddit+15WordPress.org አማርኛ+15WeaDown+15WordPress.org Kalaallisut10Web
🛡 Security & Bug Fix Highlights
The FooGallery plugin has fixed several vulnerabilities in version 2.4.30, such as:
- Authenticated arbitrary post/page updates via insecure object reference
- Authenticated stored XSS via album title size
- Reflected XSS issues
These issues were all patched in version 2.4.30—prompting a significant security update 10Web+12WPScan+12Reddit+12
🔁 Versions Around 2.4.30
Version | Release Date | Notable Changes |
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2.4.30 | March 4, 2025 | Attachment modal security, better sanitization, XSS fixes |
2.4.31 | May 18, 2025 | Fixed early translation warnings, Freemius SDK updated to 2.12.0 WPScan+5WordPress.org አማርኛ+5WordPress.org+5 |
2.4.29 | Jan 25, 2025 | Added setting to limit editing galleries per album, updated SDK to 2.11.0 WordPress.org አማርኛWordPress.org Veneto |
🧩 Plugin Overview
FooGallery Pro provides:
- Multiple gallery layouts (Grid, Masonry, Justified, Carousel)
- PRO features: pagination options (infinite scroll, “load more”), video galleries, multi-level frontend filtering
- Advanced lightboxes, built-in or integration with FooBox
- Dynamic galleries from tags, directories, Lightroom, or WooCommerce
- Backend enhancements like bulk taxonomy manager, SVG slash effects, and lazy loading in admin mode FooPlugins+15WeaDown+15WordPress.org Kalaallisut+15Reddit+2WordPress.org Veneto+2FooPlugins
✅ Why You Should Upgrade to 2.4.30
- It patches known security vulnerabilities (XSS and Insecure Direct Object Reference)
- Improves attachment editing security and input sanitization
- If you’re running any version prior to 2.4.30, your site may be exposed to medium‑severity vulnerabilities—so upgrading is critical WordPress.org Veneto+5WPScan+5WordPress.org Kalaallisut+5WordPress.org አማርኛ
⚠️ Best Practices
- Backup your site before updating, especially if you have custom gallery extensions or integrations.
- Test in a staging environment to verify that galleries, lightboxes, and album features behave correctly.
- After updating, test uploads, public archives, and access control workflows to ensure no regressions.
💡 Need Help With:
- Checking your currently installed FooGallery/S pro version?
- Reviewing changelog details or security patch logs within your plugin?
- Testing gallery or lightbox behavior after upgrading?
- Exploring alternative gallery plugins or migration options if FooGallery doesn’t meet your requirements?
Let me know if you’d like help walking through any of these steps—happy to assist!