CVE-2026-40772: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Ahmad GeekyBot
CVE-2026-40772 is a critical vulnerability in Ahmad's GeekyBot software versions up to and including 1.2.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files of dangerous types, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434, indicating unrestricted file upload. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-40772) in GeekyBot (<=1.2.2) permits unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads, categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). The CVSS 3.1 score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files without authentication, potentially leading to full system compromise. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to full system compromise including total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the GeekyBot upload functionality and monitor for suspicious file uploads if possible.
CVE-2026-40772: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Ahmad GeekyBot
Description
CVE-2026-40772 is a critical vulnerability in Ahmad's GeekyBot software versions up to and including 1.2.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files of dangerous types, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434, indicating unrestricted file upload. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-40772) in GeekyBot (<=1.2.2) permits unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads, categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). The CVSS 3.1 score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files without authentication, potentially leading to full system compromise. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to full system compromise including total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the GeekyBot upload functionality and monitor for suspicious file uploads if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:20:36.793Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a30614e0b89be688893d283
Added to database: 06/15/2026, 20:32:14 UTC
Last enriched: 06/23/2026, 15:30:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 33
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