CVE-2026-48482 GLPI: RCE via Form import

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

A form administrator can exploit path traversal in GLPI to write malicious scripts to executable locations, enabling remote code execution.

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

What is CVE-2026-48482?

CVE-2026-48482 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in glpi-project glpi, published on 25 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GLPI is a free asset and IT management software package. From 11.0.0 until 11.0.8, a form administrator can use Form import with a crafted illustration or scene identifier that traverses outside the intended custom-asset directory. The imported file can be written to an executable server location, allowing a malicious script to be invoked remotely. This issue is fixed in version 11.0.8.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48482?

How do I fix CVE-2026-48482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-48482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6whc-g4h2-98rm, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-48482.

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