CVE-2026-27834
CVE-2026-27834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Piwigo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-18872
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Piwigo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Piwigo is an open source photo gallery application for the web. Prior to version 16.3.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the pwg.users.getList Web Service API method. The filter parameter is directly concatenated into a SQL query without proper sanitization, allowing authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This issue has been patched in version 16.3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-27834?
- Piwigo is an open source photo gallery application for the web. Prior to version 16.3.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the pwg.users.getList Web Service API method. The filter parameter is directly concatenated into a SQL query without proper sanitization, allowing authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This issue has been patched in version 16.3.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-27834?
- CVE-2026-27834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-27834 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-27834?
- CVE-2026-27834 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-27834?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-27834 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-27834 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-18872.
- When was CVE-2026-27834 published?
- CVE-2026-27834 was published on 2026-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/commit/9df471f16243371dc3725c5262e1632d23c8218a
- https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/security/advisories/GHSA-5jwg-cr5q-vjq2
- https://piwigo.org/release-16.3.0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:piwigo:piwigo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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