CVE-2026-93872: Cotonti 1.0.0 passes the base64-decoded cb parameter to unserialize() without allowed_classes
Affects CotontiSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubcotonti/Cotontipkg:github/cotonti/CotontiOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict comment write permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the comments plugin. Avoid exposing this functionality to untrusted users.
Description
Cotonti 1.0.0 passes the base64-decoded cb parameter to unserialize() without allowed_classes restriction in the comments plugin EditAction. Registered users with comment write permissions can instantiate arbitrary PHP objects and potentially achieve file write or code execution through gadget chains.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93872 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/issues/1894 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/pull/1897 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/blob/1.0.0/plugins/comments/controllers/actions/EditAction.php (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/blob/1.0.0/system/cache.php (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/cotonti-1.0.0-php-object-injection-via-comments-plugin-edit-action-cb-parameter (opens in a new tab)