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CVE-2025-49141: haxtheweb issues · OS Command Injection

Affects haxtheweb issuesSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High : upgrade to 11.0.3 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.6High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 73% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 11.0.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade haxtheweb/issues to 11.0.3.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubhaxtheweb/issuespkg:github/haxtheweb/issuesOther threatsAffected
  • <11.0.3
Fixed in
  • 11.0.3

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AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately upgrade haxtheweb CMS PHP 'issues' to version 11.0.3 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Until upgrades are completed, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit authenticated user privileges, ensuring only trusted users can access the `gitImportSite` functionality. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious POST requests containing unusual URL strings or command injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Regularly audit and monitor logs for anomalous command execution or unexpected HTTP responses that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employ multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Additionally, conduct code reviews and penetration testing focused on input validation and command execution paths within the CMS to identify any residual or related vulnerabilities. Network segmentation can limit the impact of a compromised CMS server. Finally, maintain an up-to-date inventory of all haxtheweb CMS deployments to ensure no vulnerable instances remain in production or development environments.

Description

HAX CMS PHP allows users to manage their microsite universe with a PHP backend. Prior to version 11.0.3, the `gitImportSite` functionality obtains a URL string from a POST request and insufficiently validates user input. The `set_remote` function later passes this input into `proc_open`, yielding OS command injection. An authenticated attacker can craft a URL string that bypasses the validation checks employed by the `filter_var` and `strpos` functions in order to execute arbitrary OS commands on the backend server. The attacker can exfiltrate command output via an HTTP request. Version 11.0.3 contains a patch for the issue.

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