CVE-2026-35573
ChurchCRM has a Path traversal leads to RCE
Description
ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. Prior to 6.5.3, a path traversal vulnerability in ChurchCRM's backup restore functionality allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution by overwriting Apache .htaccess configuration files. The vulnerability exists in src/ChurchCRM/Backup/RestoreJob.php. The $rawUploadedFile['name'] parameter is user-controlled and allows uploading files with arbitrary names to /var/www/html/tmp_attach/ChurchCRMBackups/. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.5.3.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 10, 2026, 8:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update ChurchCRM to version 6.5.3.
- Apply security patches for ChurchCRM.
- Review file upload configurations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-35573 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-35573.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:churchcrm:churchcrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.5.3 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. Prior to 6.5.3, a path traversal vulnerability in ChurchCRM's backup restore functionality allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution by overwriting Apache .htaccess configuration files. The vulnerability exists in src/ChurchCRM/Backup/RestoreJob.php. The $rawUploadedFile['name'] parameter is user-controlled and allows uploading files with arbitrary names to /var/www/html/tmp_attach/ChurchCRMBackups/. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.5.3. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-r6cr-mvr9-f6wx