CVE-2026-120429: Camaleon CMS before 2.9.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in Admin::MediaController that allows

Routine

HIGH 7.1

CVE-2026-120429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Camaleon CMS before 2.9.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in Admin::MediaController that allows low-privileged authenticated users to bypass the role-based Media permission. Attackers can POST to /admin/media/upload to store files, read private media via download_private_file, and use crop with saved_avatar to change other users' avatars.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-11-02
Last modified	2026-11-02

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck

Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-11-02 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-02 15:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-120429 | owen2345 Camaleon CMS up to 2.9.1 Media /admin/media/upload Admin::MediaController improper authorization 2026-11-02

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-120429?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-120429 being exploited?

CVE-2026-120429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-120429 affect?

CVE-2026-120429 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Camaleon CMS before 2.9.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in Admin::MediaController that allows low-privileged authenticated users to bypass the role-based Media permission. Attackers can POST to /admin/media/upload to store

How urgent is CVE-2026-120429?

Priority 25/100. High severity

References

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