CVE-2026-27833
CWE-862Published: April 3, 2026· Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Official Description
Piwigo is an open source photo gallery application for the web. Prior to version 16.3.0, the pwg.history.search API method in Piwigo is registered without the admin_only option, allowing unauthenticated users to access the full browsing history of all gallery visitors. This issue has been patched in version 16.3.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27833 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-27833 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts