CVE-2026-65694
HighPublic exploitMicroweber CMS through 2.0.20 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the static file controller that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter.
Published Jul 23, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-48438
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-65694 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.7 v4) affecting microweber.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 3.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v4
8.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.4%
Higher than 88.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microweber CMS through 2.0.20 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the static file controller that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter. Attackers can send a single unauthenticated HTTP GET request exploiting the failure of normalize_path() to strip traversal sequences, disclosing sensitive files such as environment configuration files containing credentials and system files.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microweber | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 23, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/65xxx/CVE-2026-65694.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65694
- otherhttps://github.com/microweber/microweber
- otherResearcher Pull Request
- otherhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/microweber-cms-path-traversal-via-servestaticfilecontroller
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microweber CMS through 2.0.20 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the static file controller that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter.
Affected: microweber. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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