CVE-2026-41228: Froxlor has Local File Inclusion via path traversal in API `def_language` parameter that leads to Remote Code Execution

Published Apr 23, 2026
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Updated

Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.3.6, the Froxlor API endpoint Customers.update (and Admins.update) does not validate the deflanguage parameter against the list of available language files. An authenticated customer can set deflanguage to a path traversal payload (e.g., ../../../../../var/customers/webs/customer1/evil), which is stored in the database. On subsequent requests, Language::loadLanguage() constructs a file path using this value and executes it via require, achieving arbitrary PHP code execution as the web server user. Version 2.3.6 fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Froxlor Froxlor<2.3.6
Froxlor Froxlor<2.3.6

Event History

Apr 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-41228?

CVE-2026-41228 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-41228?

To fix CVE-2026-41228, upgrade to Froxlor version 2.3.6 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-41228?

Froxlor installations prior to version 2.3.6 are affected by CVE-2026-41228.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41228?

CVE-2026-41228 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Which Froxlor API endpoints are impacted by CVE-2026-41228?

The CVE-2026-41228 vulnerability affects the Customers.update and Admins.update API endpoints.

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