Vulnerability Description
LibrePhotos before 1.0.0 contains a broken object level authorization vulnerability in the SetPhotosShared endpoint that allows authenticated users to grant themselves access to other users' private photos by bypassing ownership validation. Attackers can manipulate shared_to relations without proper owner checks to read arbitrary private photos belonging to other users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos/commit/325bd1f5fda71c6d56737aa09cfce0
- https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos/issues/1860
- https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos/pull/1866
- https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos/releases/tag/1.0.0
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/librephotos-insecure-direct-object-referenc
- https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos/issues/1860
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57943?
CVE-2026-57943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). LibrePhotos before 1.0.0 contains a broken object level authorization vulnerability in the SetPhotosShared endpoint that allows authenticated users to grant themselves access to other users' private p...
How severe is CVE-2026-57943?
CVE-2026-57943 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.