Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal in FreePBX Backup Module (CVE-2026-54708) | HOL Guard CVE

High · CVSS 8.6CVE-2026-54708

Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal in FreePBX Backup Module

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-54708 records a High severity (CVSS 8.6) vulnerability in Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal in FreePBX Backup Module. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps FreePBX/security-reporting (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 28, 2026Updated Sep 28, 2026Source checked Sep 28, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 28, 2026Material review Sep 28, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 8.6
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 8.6. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps FreePBX/security-reporting (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
FreePBX/security-reportinggeneric	<16.0.72 \|\| <17.0.7	16.0.72, 17.0.7

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for FreePBX/security-reporting.
Review the reported fix. Update FreePBX/security-reporting to 16.0.72 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 28, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 28, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 28, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

GitHub security advisorygithub.com

Upstream source description

FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. Prior to versions 16.0.72 and 17.0.7, a critical vulnerability exists in the FreePBX backup Module that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. Authentication with a known username that has sufficient access permissions and/or write access to backup files is required. This vulnerability is caused by improper path sanitization in the backup restore functionality, enabling attackers to upload malicious PHP files to the web root directory. This issue has been patched in versions 16.0.72 and 17.0.7.

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