CVE-2026-40187
Authenticated RCE via Malicious eTemplate Upload in EGroupware
Description
In egroupware version 26.0 and earlier, an authenticated administrator can achieve OS-level Remote Code Execution (RCE) by uploading a malicious eTemplate XML file (`.xet`) to the VFS `/etemplates` mount. The `Widget::expand_name()` method passes template widget attribute values directly into a PHP `eval()` call with only double-quote escaping applied - **backtick characters are not escaped**. In PHP, backticks inside a double-quoted `eval()` string execute shell commands. This allows an admin-level user to escalate from web application access to arbitrary OS command execution on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
July 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 20, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update egroupware to version 26.1 or later.
- Review and sanitize all uploaded eTemplate XML files.
- Remove any malicious eTemplates from the VFS.
- Restrict administrator privileges where possible.
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-2026-40187.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/EGroupware/egroupware/security/advisories/GHSA-8737-2x9g-xjj7 | |
| https://github.com/EGroupware/egroupware/security/advisories/GHSA-8737-2x9g-xjj7 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/EGroupware/egroupware/security/advisories/GHSA-8737-2x9g-xjj7 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-40187', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-20T17:33:53.704724Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'EGroupware', 'product': 'egroupware', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '<= 26.0'}]}] Added Description In egroupware version 26.0 and earlier, an authenticated administrator can achieve OS-level Remote Code Execution (RCE) by uploading a malicious eTemplate XML file (`.xet`) to the VFS `/etemplates` mount. The `Widget::expand_name()` method passes template widget attribute values directly into a PHP `eval()` call with only double-quote escaping applied - **backtick characters are not escaped**. In PHP, backticks inside a double-quoted `eval()` string execute shell commands. This allows an admin-level user to escalate from web application access to arbitrary OS command execution on the server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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 CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://github.com/EGroupware/egroupware/security/advisories/GHSA-8737-2x9g-xjj7