CVE-2026-68491

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: HackerOne

Description

An insufficient check allowed for the overwrite of arbitrary files via a symlink.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-05

NVD

CVE-2026-68491

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Webpros	SolusVM	0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-59	The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files by exploiting a symlink due to insufficient checks. Symlinks can be manipulated to redirect file operations to unintended locations, potentially leading to data corruption or unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could overwrite critical system files, leading to system instability, data loss, or unauthorized privilege escalation. This may disrupt services, compromise security, or allow further attacks on the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates if available. Review file write operations in applications to ensure proper symlink handling. Restrict write permissions to sensitive directories. Monitor for unusual file modifications or unexpected symlink creation.

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