Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Gallery | Homegallery | < 1.21.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/releases/tag/v1.21.0Product
- https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/security/advisories/GHSA-xj65-hcj5-h6j3ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28679?
CVE-2026-28679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). 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 re...
How severe is CVE-2026-28679?
CVE-2026-28679 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Home-Gallery Homegallery.