CVE-2026-54454
OpenCATS: Authenticated RCE in the Import module
Description
OpenCATS is an open-source applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM for staffing agencies and hiring teams. Prior to 0.10.0, the OpenCATS Import module in modules/import/ImportUI.php can preserve an uploaded file's original name for one import data type and place the file in the web-accessible temporary directory. An authenticated user with Import privileges can select the affected import path and upload a PHP file that remains under an attacker-controlled executable filename, and an import error can leave the file on disk. If the temporary directory is served with PHP execution enabled, requesting the staged file can execute arbitrary PHP code with the web server process privileges, exposing or modifying recruiting data and the host system. This issue is fixed in version 0.10.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 13, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 13, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenCATS to version 0.10.0 or later.
- Ensure the temporary directory does not execute PHP files.
- Remove any uploaded PHP files from the temporary directory.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenCATS is an open-source applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM for staffing agencies and hiring teams. Prior to 0.10.0, the OpenCATS Import module in modules/import/ImportUI.php can preserve an uploaded file's original name for one import data type and place the file in the web-accessible temporary directory. An authenticated user with Import privileges can select the affected import path and upload a PHP file that remains under an attacker-controlled executable filename, and an import error can leave the file on disk. If the temporary directory is served with PHP execution enabled, requesting the staged file can execute arbitrary PHP code with the web server process privileges, exposing or modifying recruiting data and the host system. This issue is fixed in version 0.10.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/54xxx/CVE-2026-54454.json">CVE-2026-54454</a> Added Reference https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/commit/7f151741598c36c8233ada4b6b64f12b721d4907 Added Reference https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/pull/808 Added Reference https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/releases/tag/v0.10.0 Added Reference https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/security/advisories/GHSA-v9gx-5qhj-jf7c