CVE-2026-42028 Details
Description
novaGallery is a php image gallery. Prior to version 2.1.1, a path traversal vulnerability has been identified in novaGallery. This allows unauthenticated users to read image files outside the intended gallery root directory. This issue has been patched in version 2.1.1.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in novaGallery, a PHP image gallery application, affecting versions through 2.1.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to read image files located outside the designated gallery root directory. The issue arises because the application fails to properly sanitize and validate file paths, enabling users to manipulate the request to access files on the server's filesystem via relative path traversal. The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.1.1.
Users are advised to update to novaGallery version 2.1.1, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed May 8, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/novafacile/novagallery/security/advisories/GHSA-wv5j-98c7-frm9 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/novafacile/novagallery/commit/46fe7b0f79f429e18c8cff3f92360c4513732ba6 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/novafacile/novagallery/releases/tag/v2.1.1 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/novafacile/novagallery/security/advisories/GHSA-wv5j-98c7-frm9 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
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 |
|---|---|
| novaGallery | All versions |
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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 |
| May 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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