CVE-2026-35164

Name: CVE-2026-35164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-06T18:16:42.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-35164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Brave CMS is an open-source CMS. Prior to 2.0.6, an unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the CKEditor upload functionality. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brave CMS is an open-source CMS. Prior to 2.0.6, an unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the CKEditor upload functionality. It is found in app/Http/Controllers/Dashboard/CkEditorController.php within the ckupload method. The method fails to validate uploaded file types and relies entirely on user input. This allows an authenticated user to upload executable PHP scripts and gain Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.0.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ajax30	Bravecms	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.6

References

https://github.com/Ajax30/BraveCMS-2.0/security/advisories/GHSA-2j4q-6p52-4rhwExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Ajax30/BraveCMS-2.0/security/advisories/GHSA-2j4q-6p52-4rhwExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35164?

How severe is CVE-2026-35164?

CVE-2026-35164 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35164?

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Source: NVD / NIST