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CVE-2026-25869 MiniGal CVE debrief

CVE-2026-25869 is a path traversal vulnerability in MiniGal Nano versions 0.3.5 and prior. The vulnerability is located in the index.php file and is caused by the application's improper handling of user-controlled input to the photos directory. An attacker can exploit this behavior to cause the application to enumerate and display image files from unintended filesystem locations that are readable by the web server, resulting in unintended information disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and a severity of MEDIUM.

Vendor
MiniGal
Product
MiniGal Nano
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-02-11
Original CVE updated
2026-07-14
Advisory published
2026-02-11
Advisory updated
2026-07-14

Who should care

Users of MiniGal Nano versions 0.3.5 and prior should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Affected operators, platforms, and security teams should review the official CVE record and NVD details to assess their exposure and plan accordingly. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential information disclosure.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the index.php file of MiniGal Nano versions 0.3.5 and prior. The application appends user-controlled input to the photos directory and attempts to prevent traversal by removing dot-dot sequences. However, this protection can be bypassed using crafted directory patterns, allowing an attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability is caused by the application's improper handling of user-controlled input to the photos directory, which can lead to unintended information disclosure.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor
  • Implement input validation and sanitization
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Consider using a web application firewall
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-02-11T16:16:06.813Z and was last modified on 2026-07-14T16:16:56.190Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The source item URL for CVE-2026-25869 is available. However, due to limited source detail, we cannot confirm all affected product deployments or provide extensive vulnerability information. Defenders should verify the official CVE record and NVD details for CVE-2026-25869 to assess their exposure and plan accordingly.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-25869 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25869

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-25869 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25869

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.