CVE-2026-72593: dulldusk phpfm · Missing Authentication
Affects dulldusk phpfmSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 1.8.1 as a priority.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade dulldusk/phpfm to 1.8.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dullduskphpfm | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubdulldusk/phpfmpkg:github/dulldusk/phpfmOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict access to the phpFM interface to trusted networks or users only, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Avoid exposing the phpFM service directly to the internet.
Description
CVE-2026-72593 is a critical missing authentication vulnerability in dulldusk/phpfm versions prior to 1.8.1. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to fully access the file manager functionality, including reading, writing, deleting, and uploading files anywhere on the server filesystem.