CVE-2026-73664: FreePBX: Authenticated Arbitrary SSH Key Injection via Backup Module

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.5.34 until 17.0.11, the publicKeySave AJAX endpoint in Backup.class.php accepts an authenticated administrator's SSH public key and appends it to /home/asterisk/.ssh/authorizedkeys for the asterisk system user without reliably enforcing backup-only command and source restrictions. The key grants persistent shell access that can execute arbitrary commands, access FreePBX and call data, modify system files, and disrupt services. This issue is fixed in version 17.0.11.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreePBX>=17.0.5.34<17.0.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FreePBX to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.11

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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