OS command injection in aaPanel File Manager
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.
Summary
aaPanel versions from 8.0 onward, as listed up to 8.25.0, are affected. The ExecShell function in class/public/common.py of the File Manager component passes the sfile, dfile, access and user arguments into operating system commands without proper neutralization (CWE-78). A remote attacker with low privileges and valid login can execute operating system commands. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability has been found in aaPanel up to 8.25.0. The affected element is the function ExecShell of the file class/public/common.py of the component File Manager. The manipulation of the argument sfile/dfile/access/user leads to os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor confirms: "The reported RCE and LFI vulnerabilities require authentication."
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | aaPanel | 8.0; 8.1; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.5; 8.6; 8.7; 8.8; 8.9; 8.10; 8.11; 8.12; 8.13; 8.14; 8.15; 8.16; 8.17; 8.18; 8.19; 8.20; 8.21; 8.22; 8.23; 8.24; 8.25.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- aaPanel Vendor— Affected 8.0; 8.1; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.5; 8.6; 8.7; 8.8; 8.9; 8.10; 8.11; 8.12; 8.13; 8.14; 8.15; 8.16; 8.17; 8.18; 8.19; 8.20; 8.21; 8.22; 8.23; 8.24; 8.25.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for aaPanel.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Timeline
- 2026-10-20 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-113506
- 2026-10-20 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-20 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH
- 2026-10-21 Alias added: GHSA-xjfc-j86g-w62p
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-113506 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-113506 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xjfc-j86g-w62p · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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