8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-40040
Pachno 1.0.6 Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution
Description

Pachno 1.0.6 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload arbitrary file types by bypassing ineffective extension filtering to the /uploadfile endpoint. Attackers can upload executable files .php5 scripts to web-accessible directories and execute them to achieve remote code execution on the server.

INFO

Published Date :

April 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40040 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Pachno pachno
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Fix file upload restrictions and sanitize uploaded files to prevent arbitrary code execution.
  • Update Pachno to the latest version.
  • Implement strict server-side validation for file types.
  • Remove or disable script execution in upload directories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pachno-unrestricted-file-upload-remote-code-execution
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2026-5982.php
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Pachno 1.0.6 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload arbitrary file types by bypassing ineffective extension filtering to the /uploadfile endpoint. Attackers can upload executable files .php5 scripts to web-accessible directories and execute them to achieve remote code execution on the server.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-434
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pachno-unrestricted-file-upload-remote-code-execution
    Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2026-5982.php
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