CVE-2026-49849: xShop: Unrestricted File Upload in File Attachment Module in Admin panel leads to Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Aug 21, 2026
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Updated

xShop is an open-source shop developed in Laravel. An Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability in xShop version 3.0.3 allows an authenticated administrator to upload executable files (e.g., .php). By uploading a specially crafted php file, an attacker can achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the server, leading to a full system compromise. Version 3.0.4 fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
xShop><=3.0.3
xShop=3.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade xShop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4

Event History

Aug 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An authenticated xShop administrator can exploit it through the Admin panel's file attachment module. The issue does not describe exploitation by unauthenticated or lower-privileged users.

2

Which deployments are affected?

xShop version 3.0.3 is affected. Version 3.0.4 fixes the issue.

3

What access does exploitation provide?

An attacker who uploads a specially crafted PHP file can execute code remotely on the server. The described impact is full system compromise.

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