CVE-2026-40877: CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Combodo iTop
Combodo iTop versions prior to 3.2.3 contain a vulnerability in the user preference functionality that allows PHP object injection, potentially leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) and CWE-94. The issue has been fixed in version 3.2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40877 affects Combodo iTop, a web-based IT service management tool. Versions before 3.2.3 are vulnerable to PHP object injection through the user preference functionality, which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) and CWE-94. The vulnerability has been addressed and fixed in version 3.2.3 of iTop.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution with the privileges of the affected application user, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and resulting in high confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Combodo iTop version 3.2.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the fix in version 3.2.3.
CVE-2026-40877: CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Combodo iTop
Description
Combodo iTop versions prior to 3.2.3 contain a vulnerability in the user preference functionality that allows PHP object injection, potentially leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) and CWE-94. The issue has been fixed in version 3.2.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40877 affects Combodo iTop, a web-based IT service management tool. Versions before 3.2.3 are vulnerable to PHP object injection through the user preference functionality, which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) and CWE-94. The vulnerability has been addressed and fixed in version 3.2.3 of iTop.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution with the privileges of the affected application user, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and resulting in high confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Combodo iTop version 3.2.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the fix in version 3.2.3.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T15:57:41.719Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c967dacd9273b4900e96c
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 19:07:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 19:22:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 19:22:06 UTC
Views: 4
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