Path Traversal in Projectsend
CVE-2026-4044
A vulnerability was detected in projectsend up to r1945. This affects the function realpath of the file /import-orphans.php of the component Delete Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument files[] results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.8 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (47.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 48th percentile — 47.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Projectsend — versions r1945
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/ (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/ (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/ (third-party-advisory)
- drive.google.com/file/d/1BOWm9FvhmM90oP91rOWpI4GoWdbI06wg/view (exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4044?
- CVE-2026-4044 is a low-severity vulnerability in Projectsend, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 3.8/10. Published 2026-03-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4044?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.8 out of 10.