CVE-2026-67206 wolfcms CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1 installations should prioritize patching and mitigation efforts to prevent exploitation of this high-severity vulnerability. This includes reviewing and applying vendor patches or updates, restricting access to the FileManagerController and FILES_DIR directory, and monitoring for suspicious file creations and HTTP requests. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls to detect and prevent malicious traffic and conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are crucial steps in mitigating this vulnerability. Asset owners and vulnerability management teams should also be informed to ensure a coordinated response to this threat.

Technical summary

The Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1 has a remote code execution vulnerability in FileManagerController. The create_file() and save() functions lack file extension validation, allowing authenticated attackers with the file_manager_mkfile capability to create arbitrary PHP files in the web-accessible FILES_DIR directory. Attackers can trigger execution by requesting the malicious file over HTTP. This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution, making it a high-priority issue for systems using Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1.

Defensive priority

Authenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, making it a high-priority issue for systems using Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and apply vendor patches or updates for Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1
• Restrict access to the FileManagerController and FILES_DIR directory
• Monitor for suspicious file creations and HTTP requests
• Implement web application firewalls to detect and prevent malicious traffic
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Evidence notes

The CVE description indicates that Wolf CMS 0.8.3.1 has a remote code execution vulnerability in FileManagerController. Attackers with the file_manager_mkfile capability can create malicious PHP files in the FILES_DIR directory. Limited information is available about affected scope and vendor remediation. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Further verification is needed to determine the full impact and to confirm vendor guidance.

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