CVE-2026-42569 phpvms: /importer authorization bypass causing full database wipe
Unauthenticated attackers can access a legacy import feature to wipe the entire database in phpVMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-42569?
CVE-2026-42569 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in phpvms, published on 9 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
phpVMS is a PHP application to run and simulate an airline. Prior to version 7.0.6, a critical vulnerability in phpVMS allowed unauthenticated access to a legacy import feature. This issue has been patched in version 7.0.6.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42569?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including nabeel/phpvms.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
nabeel/phpvms Packagist | All versions | 7.0.6 |
nabeel/phpvms Packagist | All versions | 7.0.6 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-42569?
Upgrade nabeel/phpvms to 7.0.6 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-42569 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-42569 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv26-4939-62fh.