CVE-2026-65694: Microweber CMS 2.0.20 Path Traversal via ServeStaticFileController

Published Jul 23, 2026
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Updated

Microweber CMS through 2.0.20 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the static file controller that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying directory traversal sequences in the path query parameter. Attackers can send a single unauthenticated HTTP GET request exploiting the failure of normalizepath() to strip traversal sequences, disclosing sensitive files such as environment configuration files containing credentials and system files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microweber Microweber CMS<=2.0.20

Event History

Jul 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 3, 58534
Event
via NVD·07:49 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65694?

CVE-2026-65694 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.5.

2

What vulnerable software is affected by CVE-2026-65694?

CVE-2026-65694 affects Microweber CMS version 2.0.20.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-65694?

CVE-2026-65694 is a path traversal vulnerability.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-65694?

To fix CVE-2026-65694, upgrade to a version of Microweber CMS that is patched for this vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2026-65694 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2026-65694 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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