Arbitrary file upload in Ajax30 Bravecms

CVE-2026-35164

Brave CMS is an open-source CMS. Prior to 2.0.6, an unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the CKEditor upload functionality. It is found in app/Http/Controllers/Dashboard/CkEditorController.php within the ckupload method. The method fails to validate uploaded file types and relies entirely on user input. This allows an authenticated user to upload executable PHP scripts and gain Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.0.6.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.007 (49.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-35164?
CVE-2026-35164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ajax30 Bravecms, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-04-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-35164?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.