CVE-2026-94123: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Syed Balkhi NextGEN Gallery
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in NextGEN Gallery <= 4.5.0 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory), exists in NextGEN Gallery versions <= 4.5.0. It enables unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by exploiting a path traversal weakness. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. This confidentiality breach can lead to information disclosure risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and monitor for suspicious activity related to file download attempts.
CVE-2026-94123: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Syed Balkhi NextGEN Gallery
Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in NextGEN Gallery <= 4.5.0 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Syed Balkhi
NextGEN Gallery
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory), exists in NextGEN Gallery versions <= 4.5.0. It enables unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by exploiting a path traversal weakness. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. This confidentiality breach can lead to information disclosure risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and monitor for suspicious activity related to file download attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-20T16:03:39.183Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08bf2a4e24523d068b73
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:03:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:07:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 23:27:57 UTC
Views: 4
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