Description
An issue in PbootCMS v.3.2.15 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the MemberController.php, UserController.php, CommentController.php, ContentController.php, and helper.php components
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

PbootCMS version 3.2.15 contains a flaw that permits an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code through several core controller files, including MemberController, UserController, CommentController, ContentController, and helper.php. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers can run arbitrary PHP code on the CMS host, gaining full control of the server and all data it stores.

Affected Systems

Any deployment of PbootCMS 3.2.15 is vulnerable. The issue affects the core PHP controllers listed in the description, and there is no evidence that later releases mitigate the problem, so installations of 3.2.15 must be reviewed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical severity, while the EPSS score of <1% suggests a currently low exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The nature of the flaw – remote code execution – indicates a high potential impact. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers might trigger the vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the affected controller URLs. Since the flaw is in the application layer, it can be exploited from any network location that can reach the CMS web interface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade PbootCMS to the latest available version that addresses the flaw.
  • Replace the vulnerable PHP files with the patched versions supplied by the vendor or community.
  • Restrict access to the Member, User, Comment, and Content controllers until a patch can be applied, or block the corresponding URLs with a firewall.
  • Implement strict input validation or a Web Application Firewall rule set that rejects suspicious payloads directed at these endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 18:21 UTC.

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History

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Arbitrary Code Execution via Multiple PHP Controllers in PbootCMS 3.2.15

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Arbitrary Code Execution via Multiple PHP Controllers in PbootCMS 3.2.15
Weaknesses CWE-94

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Pbootcms
Pbootcms pbootcms
Vendors & Products Pbootcms
Pbootcms pbootcms

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue in PbootCMS v.3.2.15 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the MemberController.php, UserController.php, CommentController.php, ContentController.php, and helper.php components
References

Subscriptions

Pbootcms Pbootcms
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T12:30:43.528Z

Reserved: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-67960

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T12:29:45.869Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-17T22:17:26.020

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:12:02.273

Link: CVE-2026-67960

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T18:30:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')