CVE-2026-11621: Unrestricted Upload in Dcat-Admin
CVE-2026-11621 is a medium severity vulnerability in Dcat-Admin up to version 2.2.3-beta. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue in the editorMDUpload function of the /admin/dcat-api/editor-md/upload endpoint. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload files without proper restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. The exploit code is publicly available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-11621 affects Dcat-Admin versions up to 2.2.3-beta. It arises from improper validation in the editorMDUpload function handling the editormd-image-file parameter in the User Setting Page component. This flaw permits unrestricted file uploads via the /admin/dcat-api/editor-md/upload endpoint, which can be triggered remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the exploit is publicly known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload files without restriction, which could lead to unauthorized file storage on the server. While the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, the ability to upload arbitrary files may facilitate further attacks depending on the environment and file handling.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected upload endpoint and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Implement additional validation or filtering on uploaded files if possible.
CVE-2026-11621: Unrestricted Upload in Dcat-Admin
Description
CVE-2026-11621 is a medium severity vulnerability in Dcat-Admin up to version 2.2.3-beta. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue in the editorMDUpload function of the /admin/dcat-api/editor-md/upload endpoint. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload files without proper restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. The exploit code is publicly available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-11621 affects Dcat-Admin versions up to 2.2.3-beta. It arises from improper validation in the editorMDUpload function handling the editormd-image-file parameter in the User Setting Page component. This flaw permits unrestricted file uploads via the /admin/dcat-api/editor-md/upload endpoint, which can be triggered remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the exploit is publicly known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload files without restriction, which could lead to unauthorized file storage on the server. While the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, the ability to upload arbitrary files may facilitate further attacks depending on the environment and file handling.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected upload endpoint and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Implement additional validation or filtering on uploaded files if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T20:16:41.623Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a27860be29bf47b5017a9b3
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 03:18:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/16/2026, 08:36:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 61
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