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SeaCMS EUVDEUVD-2026-68311

| CVE-2026-82602 MEDIUM
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)
2026-08-31 VulDB GHSA-3jjw-3grj-m5gp
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify internet-exposed SeaCMS instance
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to /ass.php
  3. Exploit
    Manipulate user-controlled authorization key
  4. Execution
    Bypass server-side paywall access check
  5. Impact
    Retrieve restricted premium content URLs

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Object-level authorization, IDOR prevention
Exploitation Conditions

The target must be running SeaCMS version 13.6 or earlier with the paywall or subscription-gated content feature active, and the /ass.php endpoint must be publicly reachable over the internet. No authentication, elevated privileges, or user interaction is required - the CVSS 4.0 vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L/AT:N) confirms exploitation against internet-exposed default configurations. Exploitation is bounded by two concrete limiting factors: (1) the site must have the paywall feature configured and serving protected content URLs through /ass.php - deployments not using this monetization mechanism have no sensitive resource exposed at this endpoint; (2) impact is strictly confined to disclosure of content URLs, with no ability to modify data, execute code, escalate privileges, or affect system availability.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium) with supplemental E:P reflects easy remote exploitability but a narrow blast radius: the VC:L cap (low confidentiality on the vulnerable system) confirms this is a URL disclosure issue rather than code execution or credential theft. A public proof-of-concept lowers the skill threshold for exploitation, but the absence of a CISA KEV listing indicates no confirmed mass or targeted exploitation at the time of analysis. EPSS data was not provided in the intelligence feed, so probabilistic exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified beyond the POC signal. Realistic exposure is concentrated among SeaCMS operators who monetize content via the paywall feature - sites not using this functionality have no exploitable resource to disclose. The overall priority is low-to-moderate: the vulnerability warrants patching and interim access controls, but does not represent a systemic or infrastructure-level risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP GET or POST request to the publicly accessible /ass.php endpoint on a SeaCMS 13.6 instance, supplying a manipulated user-controlled key parameter to bypass the paywall authorization check. The server returns premium content URLs - such as direct video stream links - that should require a valid paid subscription, allowing the attacker to consume restricted content without payment. A public proof-of-concept on GitHub documents the precise request structure, reducing exploitation effort to a trivial replay.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass authorization controls in SeaCMS 13.6 via the /ass.php endpoint, disclosing premium or paywalled content URLs without valid subscription credentials. The vulnerability exploits CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key), an IDOR-class flaw where a user-supplied parameter determines access rights without server-side validation. A publicly available proof-of-concept is referenced in a GitHub security advisory; no active exploitation has been confirmed by CISA KEV, and impact is confined to information disclosure with no integrity or availability consequences.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patched version is confirmed in the available intelligence; neither the VulDB report nor the GitHub advisory cites an official fixed release from the SeaCMS project. Operators should monitor the SeaCMS repository and apply an official patch as soon as one is published. As an immediate compensating control, restrict public access to /ass.php at the web server layer - for example, adding a Nginx location = /ass.php { deny all; } directive or equivalent Apache <Files> rule to block external requests to that endpoint. This eliminates the attack surface with minimal functional impact if the paywall feature is not actively monetized. If the paywall feature is required, consider restricting /ass.php access to authenticated sessions enforced by the web server or a reverse proxy rather than relying solely on application-layer key checks. Refer to the public advisory at https://vuldb.com/vuln/397104 and the GitHub advisory for technical reproduction details to validate any applied controls.

Affected VersionsENISA

SeaCMS 13.6
SeaCMS 13.5
SeaCMS 13.4
SeaCMS 13.0
SeaCMS 13.2
SeaCMS 13.3
SeaCMS 13.1

Affected Packages

euvd seacms no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SeaCMS is a PHP-based content management system commonly deployed for video and streaming websites, primarily in Chinese-language markets. The vulnerable endpoint /ass.php handles paywall or subscription-protected content access. CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) describes an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) pattern in which the application trusts a user-supplied key to gate access to protected resources, rather than enforcing server-side session or role checks. By manipulating this key, an unauthenticated caller can retrieve URLs that should be restricted to paying subscribers. The CPE string cpe:2.3:a:n/a:seacms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* covers all versions up to and including 13.6. The provided CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N) is consistent with easy remote exploitation with low-confidentiality impact only.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Network-accessible with no prerequisites or user interaction; scope unchanged and impact limited to low confidentiality via paywall URL disclosure only.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVE Published
Aug 31, 2026 - 10:50 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.5
CVSS changed
Aug 31, 2026 - 02:22 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been detected in SeaCMS up to 13.6. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /ass.php. The manipulation leads to authorization bypass. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche PHP CMS for Chinese video streaming sites
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
8 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL GitHub VulDB

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
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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