CVE-2026-2978 FastApiAdmin Scheduled Task API controller.py upload_file_controller unrestricted upload
An attacker with permissions can upload arbitrary files via the Scheduled Task API, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2978?
CVE-2026-2978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in FastApiAdmin, published on 23 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in FastApiAdmin up to 2.2.0. This vulnerability affects the function upload_file_controller of the file /backend/app/api/v1/module_system/params/controller.py of the component Scheduled Task API. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fastapiadmin Fastapiadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-2978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2978 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in FastApiAdmin
- CVE-2026-2975 FastApiAdmin Custom Documentation Endpoint init_app.py reset_api_docs information disclosure
- CVE-2026-2976 FastApiAdmin Download Endpoint controller.py download_controller information disclosure
- CVE-2026-2977 FastApiAdmin Scheduled Task API controller.py upload_controller unrestricted upload
- CVE-2026-2979 FastApiAdmin Scheduled Task API controller.py user_avatar_upload_controller unrestricted upload
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmq9-8xrr-rx63.