CVE-2026-49771 in Photo Gallery Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/04/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in 10Web Photo Gallery by 10Web allows Blind SQL Injection.
This issue affects Photo Gallery by 10Web: from n/a through 1.8.41.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the 10Web Photo Gallery plugin that enables attackers to execute malicious SQL commands through improper input validation. The vulnerability manifests as an SQL injection weakness that specifically affects versions ranging from the initial release through 1.8.41, creating a persistent threat vector that can be exploited across multiple system configurations. The flaw occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database operations through carefully crafted inputs.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the plugin's database interaction code. When the photo gallery processes user requests, it fails to properly escape or parameterize special characters that could alter the intended SQL command structure. This weakness creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious SQL fragments that can execute arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The blind SQL injection variant specifically means that attackers cannot directly observe database query results through error messages or direct output, requiring them to infer information through indirect methods such as timing attacks or conditional responses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can enable attackers to gain comprehensive access to the underlying database systems that store photo gallery information. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive data including user credentials, personal information, and other confidential database contents. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a fundamental architectural flaw that has not been adequately addressed, creating ongoing risk for installations that have not updated to newer releases. Organizations running affected versions face potential regulatory compliance violations, data breach notifications, and significant reputational damage if exploited successfully.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin to versions that properly implement input validation and parameterized queries. System administrators must also implement additional protective measures including database query monitoring, web application firewalls, and input sanitization at multiple layers of the application architecture. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments to identify all instances of the vulnerable plugin and ensure proper patch management procedures are in place to prevent similar issues from occurring in other software components. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be implemented to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.