CVE-2026-3013
Path Traversal in Coppermine Photo Gallery Allows Remote File Read
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-11
Assigner: CERT.PL
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| coppermine | photo_gallery | From 1.6.09 (inc) to 1.6.27 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-3013 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting Coppermine Photo Gallery versions 1.6.09 through 1.6.27. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit a vulnerable endpoint by crafting specific payloads that enable reading the contents of any file accessible by the web server process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to read any file that the web server process has access to. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server, potentially exposing configuration files, user data, or other critical information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
I don't know
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-3013 vulnerability in Coppermine Photo Gallery, you should immediately upgrade your installation to version 1.6.28 or later, as this version includes the fix for the path traversal issue.
This update not only addresses the security vulnerability but also improves compatibility with newer PHP versions and resolves other technical issues.