CVE-2026-28679 Details
Description
Home-Gallery.org is a self-hosted open-source web gallery to browse personal photos and videos. Prior to version 1.21.0, when a user requests a download, the application does not verify whether the requested file is located within the media source directory, which can result in sensitive system files being downloadable as well. This issue has been patched in version 1.21.0.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Home-Gallery versions prior to 1.21.0. This issue allows users to download sensitive system files by exploiting the application's failure to verify whether requested files are within the designated media source directory. The vulnerability arises when the 'downloadable' option is enabled in the gallery configuration file, and it can be exploited through a vulnerable API endpoint.
Users can upgrade to Home-Gallery version 1.21.0, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/releases/tag/v1.21.0 | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/security/advisories/GHSA-xj65-hcj5-h6j3 | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| home-gallery homegallery | < 1.21.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |