CVE-2026-114398: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in polonel trudesk
Description
Trudesk versions up to and including 1.2.11 have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability allowing authenticated users to upload HTML or SVG files to the public webroot. This can lead to stored cross-site scripting and unauthorized replacement of instance branding by uploading script-bearing files disguised as images.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
polonel
trudesk
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-114398 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Trudesk through version 1.2.11. Authenticated users can upload files with dangerous types such as HTML or SVG via the uploadlogo, uploadpagelogo, and uploadfavicon endpoints. By spoofing image MIME types, attackers can place script-bearing files in the publicly accessible /assets/ directory. These files are served without authentication, enabling stored cross-site scripting attacks and unauthorized modification of the application's branding.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers with authenticated access to upload malicious files that can execute scripts in the context of the application. This can lead to stored cross-site scripting, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions. Additionally, attackers can replace instance branding, which may be used for phishing or social engineering within the application environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict authenticated user permissions to upload files and monitor uploads for suspicious file types. Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable upload endpoints if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-21T11:46:44.137Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8b86d2cdf04f656f0caca
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 13:04:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 13:16:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:20 UTC
Views: 3
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