CVE-2026-9157: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Gmission Web Fax
CVE-2026-9157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gmission Web Fax versions 3. 0 before 3. 1. It involves improper input validation that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, leading to remote code inclusion. This vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction and requires no privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-9157 affects Gmission Web Fax version 3.0 and earlier before 3.1. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). This flaw allows an attacker to perform remote code inclusion by uploading malicious files, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since no privileges or user interaction are required, the risk is significant for local attackers. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
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 the affected Web Fax application and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid deploying version 3.0 in sensitive environments if possible.
CVE-2026-9157: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Gmission Web Fax
Description
CVE-2026-9157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gmission Web Fax versions 3. 0 before 3. 1. It involves improper input validation that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, leading to remote code inclusion. This vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction and requires no privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-9157 affects Gmission Web Fax version 3.0 and earlier before 3.1. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). This flaw allows an attacker to perform remote code inclusion by uploading malicious files, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since no privileges or user interaction are required, the risk is significant for local attackers. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
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 the affected Web Fax application and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid deploying version 3.0 in sensitive environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- FSI
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T01:49:37.905Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0eee5b7b8e1438d0bb6cd0
Added to database: 5/21/2026, 11:36:59 AM
Last enriched: 5/21/2026, 11:37:24 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:37:57 AM
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