CVE-2026-66653
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Barista

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Barista <= 2.5.1 versions.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-09-02
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-01
NVD
CVE-2026-66653
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57892

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Vendor Product Version / Range
barista barista to 2.5.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-98 The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability affecting Barista versions 2.5.1 and below. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or code execution.

Detection Guidance

Since there is no official patch available and the vulnerability is unauthenticated, detection may involve checking for unusual file inclusion attempts or suspicious activity in web server logs. Monitor for requests containing path traversal sequences like ../ or base64-encoded strings in parameters. Use tools like grep to search logs for patterns such as 'include', 'require', or 'file_get_contents' with suspicious inputs.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files, passwords, or other confidential data. This may lead to further attacks like remote code execution or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Barista to the latest version beyond 2.5.1 to patch the Local File Inclusion vulnerability. If an update is unavailable, disable or restrict access to the affected application until a fix is applied.

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