CVE-2026-29859: aapanel · An Arbitrary File Upload
Affects aapanelSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubaapanel/aapanelpkg:github/aapanel/aapanelOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the aaPanel management interface using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting, VPNs, or firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted administrators only.
- Disable or restrict file upload functionality within aaPanel until an official patch is released to prevent exploitation via crafted file uploads.
- Implement strict monitoring and logging of all file upload activities and administrative actions within aaPanel to detect suspicious behavior early.
- Conduct thorough audits of servers running aaPanel to identify any signs of compromise, including unexpected files, processes, or network connections.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block malicious payloads targeting file upload endpoints.
- Keep all related software and dependencies up to date and subscribe to aaPanel security advisories for timely patch releases.
- Prepare incident response plans specific to web hosting environments to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation attempts.
- Consider isolating aaPanel servers from critical infrastructure to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.
- Educate system administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation related to this vulnerability.
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in aaPanel v7.57.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.