CVE-2026-65694 microweber vulnerability
Microweber CMS through 2.0.20 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the static file controller that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter. Attackers can send a single unauthenticated HTTP GET request exploiting the failure of normalize_path() to strip traversal sequences, disclosing sensitive files such as environment configuration files containing credentials and system files.
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microweber should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- <= 2.0.20
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
CVE-2026-65694 affects microweber and involves file access or path traversal. Successful exploitation may read, overwrite, or delete files outside the intended directory. Treat this as a high-priority fix, especially when the affected component or endpoint is reachable by untrusted users. No confirmed fixed version is recorded for CVE-2026-65694; follow the linked vendor advisory, apply its mitigation, and update microweber as soon as a supported patched release is available.
- Inventory every deployment, device, package, plugin, container, build, and environment that uses microweber.
- Compare the installed version with the recorded affected range: <= 2.0.20.
- No confirmed fixed version is recorded for CVE-2026-65694; follow the linked vendor advisory, apply its mitigation, and update microweber as soon as a supported patched release is available.
- Until patched, reject absolute and parent-relative paths, confine filesystem access to an explicit root, and accept files or manifests only from trusted sources.
- Review configuration, roles, tokens, network paths, and exposed endpoints connected to microweber; remove access that is not required.
- Review filesystem, application, and audit logs for parent-directory segments, absolute paths, unexpected reads, writes, or deletions outside the intended root.
- If exploitation is suspected, isolate affected assets, preserve evidence, rotate exposed credentials or keys, restore trusted data, and rebuild compromised systems before returning them to service.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm every affected asset now runs the fixed vendor-supported release or has the documented mitigation for CVE-2026-65694 in place.
- Use a safe regression test to confirm the affected file access or path traversal path no longer produces the vulnerable behavior.
- Confirm temporary access controls, endpoint restrictions, network blocks, and least-privilege settings remain effective after the update.
- Review post-remediation logs and rerun Fixnx plus the relevant package, dependency, firmware, browser, or product-specific security check.
- Document affected assets, versions, changes, validation evidence, reviewed logs, and any credential rotation, cleanup, or replacement completed.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-65694?
microweber versions listed as affected should be reviewed: <= 2.0.20.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
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