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TI-2026-29246 Aliases CVE-2026-40495

FOSSBilling version exposed via asset cache buster

Priority LOW 36CWE-200Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · None · None
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-200.

Summary

FOSSBilling is a free, open-source billing and client management system. Versions prior to 0.8.0 leak the exact system version through asset cache buster parameters in HTML output, bypassing the `hide_version_public` security setting. The FOSSBilling version is embedded in the query string of every `<script>` and `<link>` tag generated by the `script_tag` and `stylesheet_tag` Twig filters. This information is visible to all visitors — including unauthenticated guests — on every page, regardless of whether the `hide_version_public` setting is enabled. The `X-FOSSBilling-Version` HTTP header and the `guest.system.version` API endpoint correctly honour the `hide_version_public` setting, but the asset cache buster parameters were overlooked. Knowledge of the exact FOSSBilling version makes it significantly easier for malicious actors to identify known vulnerabilities applicable to a given installation and craft targeted exploits. While not a direct vulnerability on its own, it undermines the intended protection offered by the `hide_version_public` setting and facilitates reconnaissance. Version 0.8.0 contains a patch. There is no practical workaround that removes the version from asset URLs without modifying source code.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00279 20th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed FOSSBilling (FOSSBilling): 0.8.0

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
FOSSBillingFOSSBillingbefore 0.8.00.8.0Patch availableCNA
  • FOSSBilling VendorFOSSBilling Affected before 0.8.0 Fixed in 0.8.0 Patch available CNA

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA FOSSBilling (FOSSBilling) Fixed in 0.8.0

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-40495

References

  • TI-2023-03258 SQL Injection in fossbilling/fossbilling CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-03719 Insufficient Session Expiration in fossbilling/fossbilling CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-03259 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in fossbilling/fossbilling CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-03261 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in fossbilling/fossbilling CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.0
  • TI-2026-30636 FOSSBilling missing authorization in guest Invoice API endpoints CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.7
  • TI-2023-03173 Code Injection in fossbilling/fossbilling CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.2
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Sources

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