8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-82450
BookStack before 26.05.4 Remote Code Execution via Book Cover
Description

BookStack before 26.05.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the portable ZIP import functionality that allows users with Import Content and Create Books permissions to upload a PHP polyglot file as a book cover. Attackers can bypass image extension validation by embedding a PHP file with a .php filename in the ZIP archive, which is stored in the public web root and executed by unauthenticated requests.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-82450 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 Bookstackapp bookstack
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update BookStack to the latest version to fix the remote code execution vulnerability.
  • Update BookStack to version 26.05.4 or later.
  • Review and restrict 'Import Content' permissions.
  • Remove any malicious PHP files from the web root.
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-2026-82450.

URL Resource
https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack
https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/commit/e210cc32e4cbb1efeae5c5c9d0fef8e3c6a752e6
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bookstack-before-26.05.4-remote-code-execution-via-book-cover
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-82450 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description BookStack before 26.05.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the portable ZIP import functionality that allows users with Import Content and Create Books permissions to upload a PHP polyglot file as a book cover. Attackers can bypass image extension validation by embedding a PHP file with a .php filename in the ZIP archive, which is stored in the public web root and executed by unauthenticated requests.
    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 Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/82xxx/CVE-2026-82450.json">CVE-2026-82450</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack
    Added Reference https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/commit/e210cc32e4cbb1efeae5c5c9d0fef8e3c6a752e6
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bookstack-before-26.05.4-remote-code-execution-via-book-cover
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