CVE-2026-54223
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Path Traversal in UBB.threads Leading to RCE

Publication date: 2026-06-18

Last updated on: 2026-06-18

Assigner: CERT.PL

Description
UBB.threads is vulnerable to Path traversal, allowing attackers with privilege to edit templates to read and write any file on the application’s server that application has privileges to, what results in Remote Code Execution.  Because vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful, the vulnerability has only been confirmed in version 7.7.5 but may also affect other versions.
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Published
2026-06-18
Last Modified
2026-06-18
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2026-06-19
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2026-06-18
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ubbt ubbt_threads From 7.7.5 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in UBB.threads is a Path traversal issue that allows attackers who have the privilege to edit templates to read and write any file on the server where the application is hosted, provided the application has the necessary permissions. This can lead to Remote Code Execution, meaning an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, modification or deletion of critical files, and the ability for an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. This could compromise the entire server and any data or services hosted on it.

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