CVE-2026-86241: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in liufee FeehiCMS
Description
A weakness has been identified in liufee FeehiCMS up to 2.1.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file environments/prod/backend/config/main-local.php of the component Cookie Validation. This manipulation of the argument cookieValidationKey causes use of hard-coded cryptographic key . The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
liufee
FeehiCMS
cpe:2.3:a:liufee:feehicms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in liufee FeehiCMS up to version 2.1.1 arises from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the cookieValidationKey argument located in environments/prod/backend/config/main-local.php. The weakness affects the Cookie Validation component, potentially allowing remote attackers to exploit the predictable cryptographic key. The issue was reported early to the project, but no vendor response or patch has been provided. Public exploit code exists, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key weakens the security of cookie validation, potentially allowing attackers to forge or manipulate cookies remotely. This can lead to unauthorized actions or session tampering. However, the CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact, and there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider mitigating risks by restricting access to affected systems and reviewing cookie validation configurations if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-06T08:59:21.214Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9e11e5acd9273b49b71578
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 01:22:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 23:40:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 115
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