CVE-2026-46390: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in haxtheweb haxcms-php
HAX CMS helps manage microsite universe with PHP or NodeJs backends. Starting in version 2.0.0 and prior to version 26.0.0, the gitlist plugin is exposed to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated browsing of git repositories and git history. Version 26.0.0 patches the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The haxcms-php product by haxtheweb contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in its gitlist plugin. Versions starting from 2.0.0 up to 26.0.0 expose the gitlist plugin to unauthenticated users, permitting unauthorized browsing of git repositories and their histories. This exposure could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability is fixed in version 26.0.0.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can browse git repositories and their commit histories via the gitlist plugin, potentially exposing sensitive source code or repository metadata. There is no indication of privilege escalation, code execution, or data modification. The impact is limited to unauthorized information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade haxcms-php to version 26.0.0 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the version update, so verify with the vendor advisory before deployment.
CVE-2026-46390: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in haxtheweb haxcms-php
Description
HAX CMS helps manage microsite universe with PHP or NodeJs backends. Starting in version 2.0.0 and prior to version 26.0.0, the gitlist plugin is exposed to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated browsing of git repositories and git history. Version 26.0.0 patches the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The haxcms-php product by haxtheweb contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in its gitlist plugin. Versions starting from 2.0.0 up to 26.0.0 expose the gitlist plugin to unauthenticated users, permitting unauthorized browsing of git repositories and their histories. This exposure could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability is fixed in version 26.0.0.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can browse git repositories and their commit histories via the gitlist plugin, potentially exposing sensitive source code or repository metadata. There is no indication of privilege escalation, code execution, or data modification. The impact is limited to unauthorized information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade haxcms-php to version 26.0.0 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the version update, so verify with the vendor advisory before deployment.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-13T19:53:47.922Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a231d8ae29bf47b50a9833a
Added to database: 6/5/2026, 7:03:38 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 7:19:15 PM
Last updated: 6/6/2026, 4:57:37 AM
Views: 8
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