CVE-2026-18645: Path Traversal in danpros HTMLy
A security flaw has been discovered in danpros HTMLy up to 3.1.1. This affects the function add_content of the file /system/admin/admin.php of the component Admin Content Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument oldfile results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18645 is a path traversal vulnerability in danpros HTMLy affecting versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The issue resides in the add_content function within /system/admin/admin.php, where improper validation of the oldfile argument allows an attacker to perform directory traversal. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. The vendor was contacted but did not provide a response or patch. No official remediation or patch is currently available, and the exploit code has been publicly released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or modifying files outside the intended directory scope. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of sensitive files. The attack can be initiated remotely and does not require user interaction, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, the vulnerability requires low privileges to exploit, which may limit the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected admin endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity. Applying compensating controls such as web application firewalls with path traversal protections may help mitigate risk until a patch is released.
CVE-2026-18645: Path Traversal in danpros HTMLy
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in danpros HTMLy up to 3.1.1. This affects the function add_content of the file /system/admin/admin.php of the component Admin Content Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument oldfile results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18645 is a path traversal vulnerability in danpros HTMLy affecting versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The issue resides in the add_content function within /system/admin/admin.php, where improper validation of the oldfile argument allows an attacker to perform directory traversal. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. The vendor was contacted but did not provide a response or patch. No official remediation or patch is currently available, and the exploit code has been publicly released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or modifying files outside the intended directory scope. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of sensitive files. The attack can be initiated remotely and does not require user interaction, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, the vulnerability requires low privileges to exploit, which may limit the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected admin endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity. Applying compensating controls such as web application firewalls with path traversal protections may help mitigate risk until a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T11:19:02.413Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a70fecabf32cb7a342e205d
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 20:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 21:07:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 00:41:43 UTC
Views: 4
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