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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Network-reachable, low complexity; low privilege required for authenticated panel access; no scope change; all three impacts high per dual file-disclosure and privilege-escalation outcome.
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Improper neutralization of special elements in Plesk allows remote authenticated users to disclose arbitrary local files and escalate privileges.
AnalysisAI
Injection via improper neutralization of special elements in Plesk's DNS zone management functionality enables remote authenticated users to read arbitrary local files and escalate privileges on the hosting server. Affecting all tracked versions of WebPros Plesk (CPE wildcard), this flaw combines information disclosure and privilege escalation into a single exploitable path, making it a high-impact post-authentication threat. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a valid Plesk account with at least low-level privileges (PR:L per CVSS 4.0) and the ability to access the DNS zone management functionality - meaning the attacker must be authenticated to the Plesk panel and have permission to interact with DNS zone records. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) accurately reflects a network-accessible, low-complexity vulnerability requiring only low-level authenticated access, with high impact across all three pillars on the vulnerable system. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Consult and apply the vendor-published advisory at https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/42877023875351-Vulnerability-CVE-2026-65646-in-Plesk-s-DNS-zone-management-functionality for the authoritative patch or upgrade guidance; a specific fixed version number was not confirmed in the available input data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all Plesk instances, document versions in use, and audit administrative account access logs for suspicious activity. …
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EUVD-2026-66764
GHSA-g8q6-5f8r-jhhf