Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in phpIPAM by phpIPAM
CVE-2026-115981

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

phpIPAM

Status
PHPipam
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-115981?

A security vulnerability in phpIPAM versions up to 1.8.3 allows for remote exploitation via the file upgrade/index.php. An attacker can manipulate the REQUEST_URI argument, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution in a user's browser. This flaw was publicly disclosed, and its potential for exploitation has raised concerns among users of the affected software. The vendor has been made aware of this issue.

Affected Version(s)

phpIPAM 1.8.0

phpIPAM 1.8.1

phpIPAM 1.8.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-115981 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/426075
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/426075/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-115981
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

khroot (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.