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Combodo iTop EUVDEUVD-2026-64183

| CVE-2026-34741 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-08-21 GitHub_M
8.6
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: GitHub_M
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify internet-exposed iTop instance
  2. Delivery
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to pages/exec.php
  3. Exploit
    Specify target module and PHP page in env-production
  4. Execution
    Server executes PHP file without authentication check
  5. Impact
    Read or manipulate ITSM application data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network reachability to the iTop web interface and the presence of a new iTop installation with env-production populated (i.e., the setup wizard has completed and modules are compiled into production). No authentication is required (CVSS PR:N) and no user interaction is needed (CVSS UI:N). Attackers are limited to PHP files that already exist within installed module directories under env-production - they cannot upload or inject arbitrary code via this vector alone unless a separate write-access path exists. The scope of impact is limited to the iTop application (S:U), not the underlying operating system. The description's specific mention of 'new iTop instance' suggests that the attack surface may be narrower on long-established instances with non-default module configurations, but this has not been confirmed by the vendor advisory.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 is driven by network accessibility, no authentication required, no user interaction, and high integrity impact - all consistent with the description. Scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning exploitation is contained to the iTop application rather than the underlying host, which limits but does not eliminate risk: arbitrary module PHP execution can manipulate ITSM records, trigger backup operations, or expose data through module-specific pages. No EPSS score was provided in the input, and no CISA KEV entry exists, suggesting this has not been observed in broad active exploitation at time of analysis. The description's qualifier 'new iTop instance' is a notable limiting signal - it is unclear from available data whether mature, fully-configured instances with non-default modules are equally exposed or whether the attack surface narrows in established deployments. This condition is inferred from the description and is not explicitly clarified in the advisory. Overall, this is a high-priority patch target for any internet-exposed iTop deployment, but the real-world exploitation risk is moderated by iTop's relatively limited deployment footprint.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to https://target-itop/pages/exec.php specifying a module name and a PHP page present in the env-production directory. Because exec.php performs no authentication check prior to the 3.2.3 fix, the server executes the targeted PHP file and returns its output, allowing the attacker to invoke module functionality - such as triggering backup operations via ajax.backup.php or manipulating ITSM records - entirely without credentials. No public proof-of-concept code has been identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 21, 2026

Unauthenticated remote PHP file execution in Combodo iTop prior to 3.2.3 allows attackers to invoke arbitrary PHP files from the env-production module directory by sending crafted requests to the exec.php dispatcher, which performed no authentication check before routing to module pages. The flaw is classified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), indicating zero-friction network exploitation with no credentials required. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Upgrade to Combodo iTop 3.2.3 or later, which patches exec.php to enforce per-module authentication endpoint whitelisting. The fix commit is available at https://github.com/Combodo/iTop/commit/4fe61cbdc779cb5576395d4ae8be31f9fbc7306c and the advisory at https://github.com/Combodo/iTop/security/advisories/GHSA-36h9-5qw2-jcc6. After upgrading to 3.2.3, administrators should also set security.force_login_when_no_delegated_authentication_endpoints_list = true in the iTop configuration to ensure that modules lacking explicit endpoint declarations are also protected - the default value of false means only modules with defined allowlists enforce authentication for unlisted pages. As a compensating control on unpatched instances, restrict network access to pages/exec.php at the reverse proxy or web server layer by requiring client authentication or limiting source IPs; note that this may break legitimate unauthenticated module integrations (such as hub connector callbacks) and should be tested before production enforcement.

Affected VersionsENISA

iTop < 3.2.3

Affected Packages

euvd itop fix: 3.2.3

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

iTop's pages/exec.php acts as a centralized dispatcher routing HTTP requests to PHP files within installed modules under the env-production directory. Prior to 3.2.3, this dispatcher contained no authentication enforcement - any caller could specify a module name and target PHP page and have it executed server-side. The fix introduces a per-module delegated_authentication_endpoints whitelist: each module declares which of its pages may be called without login; all unlisted pages now trigger LoginWebPage::DoLoginEx(). A new config flag security.force_login_when_no_delegated_authentication_endpoints_list (default: false) governs behavior for modules that declare no list. Specific modules such as itop-backup and itop-hub-connector now ship explicit endpoint allowlists. Core and dictionary modules are explicitly blocked regardless. Affected product identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (all versions prior to 3.2.3). Root cause maps to CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function.

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Severity by source

Vendor (GitHub_M) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
vuln.today AI 8.6 HIGH

Network-reachable dispatcher requires no authentication; integrity impact is high as unauthenticated PHP execution can manipulate ITSM records; confidentiality is partial since data exposure is bounded by which module pages are present.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (GitHub_M).

CVSS VectorVendor: GitHub_M

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Aug 21, 2026 - 22:17 EUVD
CVE Published
Aug 21, 2026 - 21:50 cve.org
HIGH 8.6

DescriptionCVE.org

Combodo iTop is a web based IT service management tool. Prior to 3.2.3, authentication bypass allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP files from the env-production directory on a new iTop instance in the production environment. This issue has been fixed in version 3.2.3.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Combodo iTop prior to version 3.2.3 contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in its PHP execution dispatcher that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected servers without any credentials. Organizations deploying this ITSM platform face immediate risk of complete system compromise, unauthorized access to IT asset data, and operational disruption. Patch version 3.2.3 is currently available and must be deployed urgently.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 63% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche open-source ITSM tool, limited broad enterprise footprint
Social Media
2
Sightings
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +43
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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