Weak Password Recovery in QianFox FoxCMS Admin Interface
CVE-2026-9609

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Qianfox

Status
Foxcms
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-9609?

A vulnerability in QianFox FoxCMS versions up to 1.2.6 affects the Admin.php file's Edit function, leading to weak password recovery mechanisms. This security flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the password recovery process remotely, potentially compromising user accounts. The exploit details are publicly accessible, and despite an early warning to the project team via an issue report, no action has been taken to address this critical weakness in the software.

Affected Version(s)

FoxCMS 1.2.0

FoxCMS 1.2.1

FoxCMS 1.2.2

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-2026-9609 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/365682
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365682/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/818343
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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

lzihan (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.