Description
A vulnerability has been found in Faveo Helpdesk up to 2.0.3. Affected is the function unlink of the file app/Http/Controllers/Admin/helpdesk/SettingsController.php of the component Logo Handler. Such manipulation of the argument data1 leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Published: 2026-08-24
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote File Deletion or Data Loss
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the data1 argument of the unlink function in the Faveo Helpdesk SettingsController, leading to path traversal that can delete arbitrary files on the server. The attacker can launch this attack remotely, and the disclosed exploit may be used publicly. The weakness is classified as CWE‑22 and results in direct loss of files or data, potentially disrupting business operations or compromising system integrity.

Affected Systems

All installations of Faveo Helpdesk up to version 2.0.3 are affected. The vulnerability resides in the Logo Handler component of the application. No other versions or components are known to be affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.1 indicates a moderate risk. The EPSS score is not available, so the exact likelihood of exploitation is unknown, but the flaw is publicly disclosed and can be triggered remotely. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is remote, requiring the attacker to send crafted input to the SettingsController endpoint to perform a deletion of any file path specified by the attacker.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 23:20 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update to a patched version of Faveo Helpdesk that addresses the unlink path traversal flaw.
  • Restrict remote access to the SettingsController endpoint so that only authenticated admin users or trusted IPs can reach it.
  • If a patch is not currently available, remove or comment out the unlink call in the SettingsController or add input sanitization to prevent path traversal.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 23:20 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability has been found in Faveo Helpdesk up to 2.0.3. Affected is the function unlink of the file app/Http/Controllers/Admin/helpdesk/SettingsController.php of the component Logo Handler. Such manipulation of the argument data1 leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Title Faveo Helpdesk Logo SettingsController.php unlink path traversal
First Time appeared Faveo
Faveo helpdesk
Weaknesses CWE-22
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:faveo:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Faveo
Faveo helpdesk
References
Metrics cvssV2_0

{'score': 4.7, 'vector': 'AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR'}

cvssV3_0

{'score': 3.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulDB

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T14:28:42.624Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T15:45:39.675Z

Link: CVE-2026-78435

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-27T14:28:37.475Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-24T22:17:21.373

Modified: 2026-08-27T17:20:42.950

Link: CVE-2026-78435

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-25T00:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')