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CVE-2026-96271

7.1 · HIGH

Photoview through 2.4.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the shareAlbum GraphQL mutation that allows authenticated users to create share links for albums owned by other users.

Published Sep 23, 2026CWE-639EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2026-96271 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Photoview through 2.4.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the shareAlbum GraphQL mutation that allows authenticated users to create share links for albums owned by other users. Attackers can supply arbitrary album IDs to generate working share tokens for victim albums, exposing photos and sub-albums to anyone with the link while retaining indefinite control over token settings.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/photoview/photoviewGitHubgithub.com/photoview/photoview/blob/81affea602401c2f0207d955919ddcc0670a9222/api/graphql/models/actions/share_token_actions.go#L64-L82GitHubgithub.com/photoview/photoview/commit/20541762fe6d9e0ce363c3d4c55556e4ccdc57a2GitHubgithub.com/photoview/photoview/issues/1494Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/photoview-through-2.4.0-authorization-bypass-via-sharealbum

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96271?

CVE-2026-96271 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-96271?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-96271?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-96271?

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