How severe is CVE-2026-28679?

CVE-2026-28679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28679?

CVE-2026-28679 affects Home-gallery Homegallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28679?

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-2026-28679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9989.

When was CVE-2026-28679 published?

CVE-2026-28679 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28679

CVE-2026-28679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Home-gallery Homegallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9989
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Home-gallery Homegallery
Published: 2026-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28679?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-28679?: CVE-2026-28679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28679?: CVE-2026-28679 affects Home-gallery Homegallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28679?: 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-2026-28679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9989.
When was CVE-2026-28679 published?: CVE-2026-28679 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:home-gallery:homegallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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