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CVE-2026-68491: CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Webpros SolusVM

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-68491cvecve-2026-68491cwe-59
Published: 09/15/2026 (09/15/2026, 20:59:50 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Webpros
Product: SolusVM

Description

CVE-2026-68491 is a critical vulnerability in Webpros SolusVM that allows an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files via a symbolic link due to improper link resolution before file access. This flaw arises from insufficient checks on symlinks, enabling potential unauthorized file modification.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

Webpros

SolusVM

Affected versions
>=0 <1.30.15
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
webpros/solusvm
pkg:github/webpros/solusvm
Affected versions
>=0 <1.30.15

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 21:16:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-68491 in Webpros SolusVM involves CWE-59, an improper link resolution before file access ('link following'). This security defect allows an attacker with limited privileges to overwrite arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient validation of symbolic links. The affected versions include all SolusVM releases from 0 up to but not including 1.30.15. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.4, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high scope and impact metrics.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system running SolusVM, potentially leading to unauthorized modification or disruption of system files. This could compromise system integrity and availability. The vulnerability requires only low privileges and no user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to SolusVM management interfaces to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to file modifications involving symbolic links.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
hackerone
Date Reserved
2026-07-30T15:00:00.609Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa9b25a55bf5e2cf55e955a

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 21:02:18 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 21:16:33 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 21:21:26 UTC

Views: 5

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