CVE-2026-42569: Nabeel/phpvms PhpVMS Has An /importer Authorization Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fv26-4939-62fh
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CVSS 9.4
CWE-284 CWE-306 CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-42569 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.4) phpvms has an /importer authorization vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Nabeel/phpvms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpvms has an /importer authorization bypass causing full database wipe. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.6.

CVE-2026-42569 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-42569
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fv26-4939-62fh
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.4
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Nabeel/phpvms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-42569

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Nabeel/phpvms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

nabeel/phpvms fixed: 7.0.6 
Upgrade nabeel/phpvms to 7.0.6
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for nabeel/phpvms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-42569, inspect your project dependencies for Nabeel/phpvms:

inspect dependencies for nabeel/phpvms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nabeel/phpvms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.6), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Nabeel/phpvms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

# Security Advisory: Unauthenticated Access to Legacy Import Feature **Severity:** Critical **Affected versions:** phpVMS 7.x (up to 7.0.5) **Fixed in:** v7.0.6 **Component:** Legacy importer ## Summary A critical vulnerability in phpVMS 7.x allowed unauthenticated access to a legacy import feature. Although this feature is deprecated, parts of it remained accessible and operational. ## Impact A remote attacker could trigger internal processes that modify or delete application data, potentially resulting in: - Data loss - Service disruption No authentication was required. ## Remediation - **Update immediately** to [the latest patched version](https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms/releases/tag/7.0.7) - If unable to update: - The release link has instructions on how to fix it (it's a one-line fix to comment out the routes) ## Affected Versions * Affected: phpVMS 7.x ≤ 7.0.5 * Not affected: phpVMS >= 7.0.6, v8 (feature removed from public access)

CVE-2026-42569 Affected Nabeel/phpvms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nabeel/phpvms
 Packagist
< 7.0.6
7.0.6

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms/security/advisories/GHSA-fv26-4939-62fh
NVD — CVE-2026-42569 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42569
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms/commit/f59ba8e0e8fc25c60c3faf14e526cfd49df3f7dc
Nabeel/phpvms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms
Nabeel/phpvms Release RELEASE
https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms/releases/tag/7.0.6
Nabeel/phpvms Release RELEASE
https://github.com/phpvms/phpvms/releases/tag/7.0.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42569?
CVE-2026-42569 is a security vulnerability in Nabeel/phpvms involving phpVMS has an /importer authorization bypass causing full database wipe under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Nabeel/phpvms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.6 across affected packages: nabeel/phpvms.
What version fixes CVE-2026-42569?
Upgrading to 7.0.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nabeel/phpvms affected?
Yes, nabeel/phpvms is affected in releases prior to 7.0.6. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42569?
CVE-2026-42569 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.4 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-42569?
CVE-2026-42569 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-42569?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for nabeel/phpvms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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