CVE-2026-73662
Authenticated FreePBX Music RCE via mpg123 and Asterisk Call Files
Description
FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.1 until 17.0.7, the FreePBX Music on Hold module permits dangerous command-line options for /usr/bin/mpg123 and other allowed players in validateCustomConfiguration() in Music.class.php. An authenticated administrator can use options that write files, open control channels, or create Asterisk call files because applicationUsesDisallowedPlayerOption() does not reject those arguments, resulting in arbitrary command execution as the asterisk service user. This issue is fixed in version 17.0.7.
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-2026-73662
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the FreePBX Music on Hold module.
- Ensure the version is 17.0.7 or later.
- Verify the fix by testing command execution.
- Restrict administrator privileges if 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-2026-73662.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FreePBX/music/commit/9f45605982202a34244ff22c4f635af0dfc1a733 | |
| https://github.com/FreePBX/security-reporting/security/advisories/GHSA-p97w-rq48-p8q2 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-73662
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'FreePBX', 'product': 'music', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 17.0.7'}]}] Added Description FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.1 until 17.0.7, the FreePBX Music on Hold module permits dangerous command-line options for /usr/bin/mpg123 and other allowed players in validateCustomConfiguration() in Music.class.php. An authenticated administrator can use options that write files, open control channels, or create Asterisk call files because applicationUsesDisallowedPlayerOption() does not reject those arguments, resulting in arbitrary command execution as the asterisk service user. This issue is fixed in version 17.0.7. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/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-78 Added Reference https://github.com/FreePBX/music/commit/9f45605982202a34244ff22c4f635af0dfc1a733 Added Reference https://github.com/FreePBX/security-reporting/security/advisories/GHSA-p97w-rq48-p8q2