CVE-2026-65713 in Modals Pro Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Modals gallery paths could enumerate unintended directories.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
This vulnerability relates to improper access control mechanisms within modal gallery implementations that allow unauthorized directory enumeration through path traversal techniques. The flaw occurs when applications fail to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that determines which directories or files should be displayed within a modal gallery interface. When users can manipulate path parameters or navigation sequences, they may inadvertently gain access to directories beyond the intended scope of the gallery functionality. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-22 known as "Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')" and represents a classic privilege escalation vector through directory traversal attacks.
The technical implementation typically involves web applications or desktop software that dynamically constructs file paths based on user input without proper validation. Modal galleries often rely on relative path references, query parameters, or configuration settings that can be manipulated by attackers to navigate beyond the designated content directories. When these applications fail to implement proper path sanitization, they become vulnerable to directory traversal attacks where malicious users can access system files, configuration data, or other sensitive resources that should remain restricted to authorized personnel only.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable more severe security breaches including remote code execution through exploitation of additional vulnerabilities. Attackers could leverage directory enumeration to discover backup files, configuration credentials, or system artifacts that provide further attack vectors. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where modal galleries might be used to display sensitive documents or data, as it allows unauthorized access to resources that should only be available to specific user roles or groups.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation and sanitization mechanisms that prevent path traversal attempts. Applications must enforce strict access controls that validate all user-supplied paths against a whitelist of authorized directories or implement proper path normalization techniques to ensure that user input cannot navigate beyond intended boundaries. Security measures should include implementing the principle of least privilege for gallery components, utilizing secure coding practices that prevent directory traversal vulnerabilities, and regularly auditing application configurations to ensure that no unintended access paths remain available. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect anomalous path traversal attempts and establish proper incident response procedures for handling potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including TA0001 Initial Access through path traversal methods and TA0002 Execution through unauthorized access to system resources, making it a critical concern for comprehensive security frameworks.