Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-124434 Overview
Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin 1.1.0 before 1.3.2 on Grav 2.x calls any medium method named in image, thumb or thumb_options shortcode values without core's allowed media action check. A page editor can chain addMetaFile with value, toYaml or toJson to read server-readable YAML files, such as account password hashes, 2FA secrets and API keys, into a publicly viewable page.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-08: CVE-2026-124434 published to the National Vulnerability Database by disclosure@vulncheck.com
- 2026-11-08: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-124434
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-124434 is a Information Exposure weakness (CWE-200: Information Exposure) in Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Sensitive information is shown to someone who should not see it.
With a CVSS base score of 7.1, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-200: Information Exposure. Sensitive information is shown to someone who should not see it.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-124434
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-124434
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Grav Lightbox Gallery plugin.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-200: Information Exposure More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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