CVE-2026-97290
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Unauthenticated XSS in Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others <= 3.36 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97290
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90217

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
photonic gallery_and_lightbox to 3.36 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others versions up to and including 3.36. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users without needing to authenticate.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. Since it requires no authentication, any user visiting a vulnerable site could be affected.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Photonic Gallery & Lightbox to the latest version, as this vulnerability affects versions <= 3.36. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released.

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