CVE-2026-37072 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass access controls in the admin update interface to perform unauthorized administrative actions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-37072?

CVE-2026-37072 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Veno File Manager Project Veno File Manager Project 4.4.9 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control in admin-head-updates.php.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-37072?

How do I fix CVE-2026-37072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-37072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-37072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-37072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6qwv-m9gf-jqmx.

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