PatchTheCVECVE-2026-65711: sysPass through version 3.2.11 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated admini
CVE-2026-65711 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
sysPass through version 3.2.11 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands as the web server process user by setting a malicious backup path and triggering a backup. The FileBackupService builds a tar shell command via string concatenation, inserting the admin-configurable siteBackupPath setting without escapeshellarg() or equivalent sanitization before passing it to exec()
Why this priority
- High severity
- CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-07-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-65711?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-65711 being exploited?
CVE-2026-65711 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-65711 affect?
CVE-2026-65711 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). sysPass through version 3.2.11 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands as the web server process user by setting a malicious backup path and triggering a backup.
How urgent is CVE-2026-65711?
Priority 48/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept