CVE-2026-72592

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2026-72592 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. The application ships with an empty upload extension filter ( = array) and no authentication enabled by default (auth_pass is empty string), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload a PHP webshell and execute it by browsing to the uploaded path.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. The application ships with an empty upload extension filter ( = array) and no authentication enabled by default (auth_pass is empty string), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload a PHP webshell and execute it by browsing to the uploaded path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.53%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
dullduskphpfm<= 1.8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72592?
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. The application ships with an empty upload extension filter ( = array) and no authentication enabled by default (auth_pass is empty string), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload a PHP webshell and execute it by browsing to the uploaded path.
How severe is CVE-2026-72592?
CVE-2026-72592 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72592?
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