CVE-2026-40500

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2026-40500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. The "Add Module from URL" feature requires superuser privileges (root-equivalent in ProcessWire) who already has unrestricted arbitrary code execution via standard module upload, making the SSRF vector incapable of providing incremental attack surface. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. The "Add Module from URL" feature requires superuser privileges (root-equivalent in ProcessWire) who already has unrestricted arbitrary code execution via standard module upload, making the SSRF vector incapable of providing incremental attack surface. The feature is also disabled by default and requires direct filesystem access to enable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Rejected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40500?
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority. The "Add Module from URL" feature requires superuser privileges (root-equivalent in ProcessWire) who already has unrestricted arbitrary code execution via standard module upload, making the SSRF vector incapable of providing incremental attack surface. The feature is also disabled by default and requires direct filesystem access to enable.
How severe is CVE-2026-40500?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-40500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40500?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST