CVE-2026-73662: FreePBX is an open source IP PBX

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73662 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting freepbx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.1 until 17.0.7, the FreePBX Music on Hold module permits dangerous command-line options for /usr/bin/mpg123 and other allowed players in validateCustomConfiguration() in Music.class.php. An authenticated administrator can use options that write files, open control channels, or create Asterisk call files because applicationUsesDisallowedPlayerOption() does not reject those arguments, resulting in arbitra

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-08-13
Last modified	2026-10-09

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: sangoma

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-13 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-09 19:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sangoma freepbx UPGRADE

Affected: >= 17.0.1 and < 17.0.7

Fixed in: 17.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freepbx || rpm -q freepbx || freepbx --version

2. UPGRADE to 17.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freepbx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freepbx

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freepbx sudo apt install freepbx=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold freepbx

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list freepbx sudo dnf downgrade freepbx-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add freepbx

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2026-73662?

freepbx: upgrade to 17.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73662 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73662 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-2026-73662 affect?

CVE-2026-73662 affects freepbx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.1 until 17.0.7, the FreePBX Music on Hold module permits dangerous command-line options for /usr/bin/mpg123 and other allowed players in validateCustomConfiguration() in Music.class.php. An authen

How urgent is CVE-2026-73662?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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