CVE-2026-72593: A missing authentication vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attack

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2026-72593 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing authentication vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access the full file manager functionality including reading, writing, deleting, and uploading files anywhere on the server filesystem.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-08-10
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): TuranSec

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-10 11:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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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-2026-72593?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-72593 being exploited?

CVE-2026-72593 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-2026-72593 affect?

CVE-2026-72593 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A missing authentication vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm through 1.8.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access the full file manager functionality including reading, writing, deleting, and uploading files anywhere on the server

How urgent is CVE-2026-72593?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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