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CVE-2026-28674: danvei233 xiaoheiFS · Unrestricted File Upload

Affects danvei233 xiaoheiFSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High : upgrade to 0.4.0 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 0.4.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 18 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade xiaoheiFS and danvei233/xiaoheiFS to 0.4.0.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
danvei233xiaoheiFSAffected
  • <0.4.0
Fixed in
  • 0.4.0
GitHubdanvei233/xiaoheiFSpkg:github/danvei233/xiaoheiFSOther threatsAffected
  • <0.4.0
Fixed in
  • 0.4.0

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AI-suggested

  1. Immediate upgrade to xiaoheiFS version 4.0.0 or later, which addresses this vulnerability by removing the hardcoded password and implementing proper file validation and execution controls.
  2. Until upgrade is possible, restrict administrative access to the AdminPaymentPluginUpload endpoint by network segmentation, IP whitelisting, or VPN access to minimize exposure.
  3. Replace the hardcoded password with a strong, unique credential managed securely, and enforce multi-factor authentication for admin accounts.
  4. Implement strict file type validation and sanitization on all upload endpoints to prevent dangerous file types from being accepted.
  5. Disable or modify the StartWatcher background process to prevent automatic execution of uploaded files, or configure it to only execute signed or verified plugins.
  6. Monitor logs and file system changes in the plugins/payment/ directory for suspicious activity.
  7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on upload functionalities and privilege management.
  8. Educate administrators on secure password practices and the risks of using default or hardcoded credentials.

Description

xiaoheiFS is a self-hosted financial and operational system for cloud service businesses. In versions up to and including 0.3.15, the `AdminPaymentPluginUpload` endpoint lets admins upload any file to `plugins/payment/`. It only checks a hardcoded password (`qweasd123456`) and ignores file content. A background watcher (`StartWatcher`) then scans this folder every 5 seconds. If it finds a new executable, it runs it immediately, resulting in RCE. Version 4.0.0 fixes the issue.

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