CVE-2026-9059 Details
Description
NextGEN Gallery version prior to 4.2.1 are vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via the 'orderby' parameter on the REST API endpoints '/imagely/v1/galleries' and '/imagely/v1/albums'. The root cause is an insufficient sanitization function ('_clean_column()') in the data mapper layer that uses a character blacklist instead of a whitelist approach. This allows an authenticated attacker with the 'NextGEN Gallery overview' capability (assigned to the Administrator role by default) to inject arbitrary SQL into the 'ORDER BY' clause.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in NextGEN Gallery versions prior to 4.2.1. This issue allows authenticated attackers with the 'NextGEN Gallery overview' capability, typically assigned to administrators, to inject arbitrary SQL into the 'ORDER BY' clause via the 'orderby' parameter on the REST API endpoints '/imagely/v1/galleries' and '/imagely/v1/albums'. The vulnerability arises from a sanitization function in the data mapper layer that employs a character blacklist instead of a whitelist approach, leaving the application open to SQL injection attacks.
Users are advised to upgrade to NextGEN Gallery version 4.2.1 or later.
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Assessed May 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-42 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NextGEN Gallery | < 4.2.1 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |