CVE-2026-73661
FreePBX: Authenticated Framework AUTHTYPE Can Be Restored From a Crafted Backup
Description
FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. Prior to 16.0.47 and 17.0.30, the FreePBX Framework module permits a crafted backup to restore the hidden AUTHTYPE setting with the value none through runRestore() in amp_conf/htdocs/admin/libraries/Builtin/Restore.php. An authenticated user with sufficient backup-restore access or write access to backup files can thereby disable FreePBX authentication during restoration, bypassing the user-interface removal of AUTHTYPE=none. This issue is fixed in versions 16.0.47 and 17.0.30.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-73661
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreePBX Framework to a fixed version.
- Apply security patches to FreePBX.
- Verify authentication settings after restore.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'FreePBX', 'product': 'framework', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 16.0.47'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 17.0.1, < 17.0.30'}]}] Added Description FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. Prior to 16.0.47 and 17.0.30, the FreePBX Framework module permits a crafted backup to restore the hidden AUTHTYPE setting with the value none through runRestore() in amp_conf/htdocs/admin/libraries/Builtin/Restore.php. An authenticated user with sufficient backup-restore access or write access to backup files can thereby disable FreePBX authentication during restoration, bypassing the user-interface removal of AUTHTYPE=none. This issue is fixed in versions 16.0.47 and 17.0.30. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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-15 Added Reference https://github.com/FreePBX/framework/commit/0591581654bc269df05cbb7093645d6934d4d861 Added Reference https://github.com/FreePBX/framework/commit/ea684be89abb393d1aff7f979d5fd751ff338dfd Added Reference https://github.com/FreePBX/security-reporting/security/advisories/GHSA-f6hc-rqxg-ch86