CVE-2026-39975: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Combodo iTop
Combodo iTop is a web-based IT service management tool. Prior to 3.2.3, unauthenticated users could delete the .readonly file on iTop instances, leading to code execution. This file, created during the setup process, prevents users from performing write actions. This issue has been fixed in version 3.2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-39975 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in Combodo iTop, a web-based IT service management tool. Before version 3.2.3, unauthenticated attackers could delete the .readonly file, which is created during setup to prevent write actions. Removing this file allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability has been addressed in iTop version 3.2.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected iTop instance, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from improper control over the generation of code due to the deletion of a critical file that enforces write restrictions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected iTop instances to version 3.2.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated in the available data.
CVE-2026-39975: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Combodo iTop
Description
Combodo iTop is a web-based IT service management tool. Prior to 3.2.3, unauthenticated users could delete the .readonly file on iTop instances, leading to code execution. This file, created during the setup process, prevents users from performing write actions. This issue has been fixed in version 3.2.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.4critical
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-39975 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in Combodo iTop, a web-based IT service management tool. Before version 3.2.3, unauthenticated attackers could delete the .readonly file, which is created during setup to prevent write actions. Removing this file allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability has been addressed in iTop version 3.2.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected iTop instance, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from improper control over the generation of code due to the deletion of a critical file that enforces write restrictions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected iTop instances to version 3.2.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T00:01:47.628Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c967dacd9273b4900e96a
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 19:07:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 19:22:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 20:08:05 UTC
Views: 4
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