CVE-2026-68487: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in WebPros Plesk
Path traversal in Plesk's Backup Manager causes arbitrary file write as root by an authenticated customer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-36) in Plesk's Backup Manager component allows authenticated users to exploit an absolute path traversal flaw to write arbitrary files as the root user. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with privileges of an authenticated customer. The CVSS v3.0 score is 9.9, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in full system compromise due to arbitrary file write as root. This can lead to complete control over the affected server, including data theft, service disruption, or further attacks on the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the Backup Manager to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity.
CVE-2026-68487: CWE-36 Absolute Path Traversal in WebPros Plesk
Description
Path traversal in Plesk's Backup Manager causes arbitrary file write as root by an authenticated customer.
CVSS v3.0
Score 9.9critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-36) in Plesk's Backup Manager component allows authenticated users to exploit an absolute path traversal flaw to write arbitrary files as the root user. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with privileges of an authenticated customer. The CVSS v3.0 score is 9.9, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in full system compromise due to arbitrary file write as root. This can lead to complete control over the affected server, including data theft, service disruption, or further attacks on the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the Backup Manager to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hackerone
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-30T15:00:00.608Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa2dccdf76d26f025573a85
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 16:37:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 16:51:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 17:20:41 UTC
Views: 4
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