CVE-2026-78839: n/a
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in AppNitro MachForm v30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .phar file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78839 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in AppNitro MachForm version 30. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload a specially crafted .phar file, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full system compromise due to arbitrary code execution. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerability allows remote code execution without privileges or user interaction, it poses a significant risk to affected deployments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload functionality, implement strict file type validation, and monitor for suspicious upload activity as temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9b1703acd9273b491742e5
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 19:07:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 00:27:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 81
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