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Improper neutralization of special elements in Plesk allows remote authenticated users to disclose arbitrary local files and escalate privileges. (CVE-2026-65646)

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High
Published: 08/27/2026 (08/27/2026, 00:30:28 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in Plesk allows remote authenticated users to disclose arbitrary local files and escalate privileges.

CVSS v3.0

Score 9.9critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 14:37:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-65646 is a vulnerability in Plesk caused by improper neutralization of special elements, which enables remote authenticated users to disclose arbitrary local files and escalate privileges. This vulnerability falls under CWE-74, indicating improper neutralization of special elements used in a security-sensitive context. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation details are available from the provided data.

Potential Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read arbitrary local files on the system and escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. The high severity rating reflects significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to Plesk interfaces to trusted users only until a fix is available.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-g8q6-5f8r-jhhf
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-65646"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a905409acd9273b49697bda

Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:13:13 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 14:37:21 UTC

Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:21 UTC

Views: 40

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