Webasyst Framework through 4.4.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in waArchiveTar::writeItem() that
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:53 UTC
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebasystWebasyst Framework | Affected
| Fixed in– |
PackagistWebasyst Frameworkpkg:composer/Webasyst FrameworkOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Since the vulnerability requires authenticated users with theme management rights, restricting such privileges can reduce risk. Monitor vendor advisories for official patches or updates addressing this issue. Until a fix is available, avoid uploading untrusted theme archives containing symbolic links.
Description
Webasyst Framework versions through 4.4.0 have an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the waArchiveTar::writeItem() function. This flaw allows authenticated users with theme management rights to upload theme archives containing symbolic links that point to sensitive files such as wa-config/db.php or /etc/passwd. These files can then be read through the public theme path, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or system information.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116213 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/webasyst/webasyst-framework/issues/396 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/webasyst/webasyst-framework (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/webasyst/webasyst-framework/blob/cc609e5db23e68d982e15ebf65bf9d25120333af/wa-system/file/waArchiveTar.class.php (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/webasyst/webasyst-framework/blob/cc609e5db23e68d982e15ebf65bf9d25120333af/wa-system/file/waTheme.class.php (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/webasyst-framework-through-4.4.0-arbitrary-file-read-via-waarchivetar-symlinks (opens in a new tab)