CVE-2026-92970
HUBzero CMS through 2.2.32 Path Traversal via File Upload
Description
HUBzero CMS through 2.2.32 contains a path traversal vulnerability in project file upload handlers that allows authenticated project members to write arbitrary files outside the project repository. Attackers can supply traversal sequences in upload parameters to write files to attacker-chosen paths with web server privileges, potentially enabling code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-92970
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| 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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update HUBzero CMS to a secure version.
- Restrict file upload permissions.
- Validate uploaded file paths.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description HUBzero CMS through 2.2.32 contains a path traversal vulnerability in project file upload handlers that allows authenticated project members to write arbitrary files outside the project repository. Attackers can supply traversal sequences in upload parameters to write files to attacker-chosen paths with web server privileges, potentially enabling code execution. 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-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92970.json">CVE-2026-92970</a> Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/blob/v2.2.32/core/components/com_projects/api/controllers/filesv1_0.php#L809-L880 Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/blob/v2.2.32/core/libraries/Hubzero/Filesystem/Entity.php#L53-L73 Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/blob/v2.2.32/core/plugins/projects/files/connections.php#L812-L815 Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/commit/4a58215463e5d42f8d03567358171383da939946 Added Reference https://github.com/hubzero/hubzero-cms/commit/5b4c4aefedf647390465cdfd0e7fa626c3e1cb39 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hubzero-cms-through-2.2.32-path-traversal-via-file-upload