CVE-2026-68491 Path traversal in SolusVM
Attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink exploitation in SolusVM, potentially leading to code execution or data modification.
- 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-2026-68491?
CVE-2026-68491 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Webpros SolusVM, published on 15 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An insufficient check allowed for the overwrite of arbitrary files via a symlink.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68491?
How do I fix CVE-2026-68491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-68491 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-2026-68491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-68491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qm4q-4x5c-f7jf.