CVE-2026-28679

Name: CVE-2026-28679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-06T05:16:36.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Home-Gallery	Homegallery	< 1.21.0

References

https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/releases/tag/v1.21.0Product
https://github.com/xemle/home-gallery/security/advisories/GHSA-xj65-hcj5-h6j3Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28679?

How severe is CVE-2026-28679?

CVE-2026-28679 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28679?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST