Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Coppermine Photo Gallery issue where an authenticated administrator could make the application read files outside the intended gallery directory. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive server-side files, such as configuration data, if legacy Coppermine for PhpNuke installations still exist. Exposure is most likely in legacy PhpNuke sites running Coppermine Photo Gallery 1.2.2b or 1.2.0 RC4. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless this old application remains deployed, reachable, and administratively accessible. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize it during legacy web application cleanup, especially where old Coppermine instances may hold credentials or sensitive local configuration files. Mitigation focus: Inventory public and internal sites for legacy Coppermine Photo Gallery for PhpNuke.; Verify whether versions 1.2.2b or 1.2.0 RC4 are present.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or upgrade paths..
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- coppermine-modulesphp-directory-traversal(16042)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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