Path Traversal Vulnerability in Microweber CMS by Microweber
CVE-2026-65694

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microweber

Status
Microweber
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-65694?

Microweber CMS, up to version 2.0.20, has a significant path traversal flaw in its static file controller. This vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to exploit the failure of the normalize_path() function. By supplying specially crafted directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter, attackers can potentially access sensitive files within the server. Such files may include environment configuration documents that store critical credentials and other vital system files, posing severe security risks to affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

microweber 0 <= 2.0.20

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-2026-65694 - Proof of Concept

References

https://github.com/microweber/microweber/pull/1181
exploittechnical-description
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/microweber-cms-path-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bobur Abdugafforov
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