CVE-2026-69118: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in cachethq cachet
Cachet versions up to 2.4.1 contain a server-side template injection vulnerability in incident template rendering. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary PHP code by crafting malicious incident templates with Blade directives or Twig filters. This can lead to remote code execution with the privileges of the web server process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-69118 is a server-side template injection vulnerability affecting Cachet through version 2.4.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine used for rendering incident templates. Authenticated users can create incident templates containing Blade directives or Twig filters that execute system commands, resulting in remote code execution on the server hosting Cachet. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to remote code execution with the privileges of the web server process. This can compromise the 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 an official fix is available, restrict access to trusted authenticated users only and review incident templates for suspicious content to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-69118: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in cachethq cachet
Description
Cachet versions up to 2.4.1 contain a server-side template injection vulnerability in incident template rendering. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary PHP code by crafting malicious incident templates with Blade directives or Twig filters. This can lead to remote code execution with the privileges of the web server process.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-69118 is a server-side template injection vulnerability affecting Cachet through version 2.4.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine used for rendering incident templates. Authenticated users can create incident templates containing Blade directives or Twig filters that execute system commands, resulting in remote code execution on the server hosting Cachet. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to remote code execution with the privileges of the web server process. This can compromise the 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 an official fix is available, restrict access to trusted authenticated users only and review incident templates for suspicious content to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T13:26:21.234Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7a3085bf8831d5397659de
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 20:11:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 20:26:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 20:26:18 UTC
Views: 4
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