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CVE-2026-72557

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.33% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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Cockpit CMS 2.6.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that permits authenticated users to upload files of any extension, including PHP scripts, due to a default wildcard configuration in allowed_uploads. This flaw enables attackers to upload a PHP webshell, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary OS commands on the server. Organizations using this CMS should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and server compromise.

Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2026-72557
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.33%

Original NVD Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Cockpit CMS 2.6.0 allows authenticated users to upload files of any extension including PHP scripts via the asset upload endpoint. The allowed_uploads configuration defaults to wildcard (*) and uploaded files are stored in a web-accessible directory. An attacker with any authenticated account can upload a PHP webshell and execute arbitrary OS commands on the server.