url_check_format in include/functions.inc.php in Piwigo before 2.8.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a URL that contains a character, or a URL beginning with a substring other than the http:// or https:// substring.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piwigo | Piwigo | * | 2.8.2 (including) |
Access control involves the use of several protection mechanisms such as:
When any mechanism is not applied or otherwise fails, attackers can compromise the security of the product by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. There are two distinct behaviors that can introduce access control weaknesses: