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TI-2026-80387 Aliases CVE-2026-116213GHSA-ggmg-wv8x-pc69

Arbitrary file read in Webasyst Framework via theme symlinks

Priority LOW 31CWE-59Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
High
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-59 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Webasyst Framework through 4.4.0 contains an arbitrary file read flaw. The waArchiveTar::writeItem() function creates symlinks from theme archives without validating link targets (CWE-59). An authenticated user with theme management rights can upload a theme containing symlinks to files such as wa-config/db.php or /etc/passwd and read them through the public theme path.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Description from the CNA

Webasyst Framework through 4.4.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in waArchiveTar::writeItem() that creates symlinks from theme archives without validating link targets. Authenticated users with theme management rights can upload themes containing symlinks to wa-config/db.php or /etc/passwd and read them through the public theme path.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00448 39th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
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
WebasystWebasyst Frameworkup to 4.4.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Webasyst Framework VendorWebasyst Affected up to 4.4.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for Webasyst Framework.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-26 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-116213
  2. 2026-10-26 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  3. 2026-10-26 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-10-27 Alias added: GHSA-ggmg-wv8x-pc69

References

Other 4

  • TI-2026-80385 Cross-site request forgery in Webasyst Framework Photos app CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.1
  • TI-2024-18291 Webasyst 2.9.9 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, Attackers can create blogs… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
  • TI-2026-80386 Stored cross-site scripting in Webasyst Framework Photos app CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.1
  • TI-2010-04582 SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in WebAsyst Shop-Script allows remote attackers… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2014-06888 Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webasyst Shop-Script 5.2.2.30933 allows… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3
  • TI-2010-01417 Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebAsyst Shop-Script FREE allow… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3

Sources

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