CVE-2026-18646: Path Traversal in danpros HTMLy
CVE-2026-18646 is a path traversal vulnerability in danpros HTMLy affecting versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw exists in the /system/htmly.php file within the Author Name Handler component, where manipulation of the Name argument can lead to unauthorized file path access. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code is available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in danpros HTMLy up to version 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to perform path traversal attacks by manipulating the Name parameter in the /system/htmly.php file's Author Name Handler component. This can potentially allow attackers to access files outside the intended directory. The vendor was notified but has not issued any response or patch. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by traversing directories, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no indication of privilege escalation or remote code execution from the provided data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is released, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block path traversal attempts targeting the Name parameter. Restricting file system permissions to limit access may also reduce impact.
CVE-2026-18646: Path Traversal in danpros HTMLy
Description
CVE-2026-18646 is a path traversal vulnerability in danpros HTMLy affecting versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw exists in the /system/htmly.php file within the Author Name Handler component, where manipulation of the Name argument can lead to unauthorized file path access. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code is available, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
danpros
HTMLy
cpe:2.3:a:htmly:htmly:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in danpros HTMLy up to version 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to perform path traversal attacks by manipulating the Name parameter in the /system/htmly.php file's Author Name Handler component. This can potentially allow attackers to access files outside the intended directory. The vendor was notified but has not issued any response or patch. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by traversing directories, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no indication of privilege escalation or remote code execution from the provided data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is released, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block path traversal attempts targeting the Name parameter. Restricting file system permissions to limit access may also reduce impact.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T11:19:06.391Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a70fecabf32cb7a342e2064
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 20:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:34:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 40
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