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Pixtream EUVDEUVD-2026-84987

| CVE-2026-95830 LOW
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-09-23 cna@vuldb.com GHSA-r3v8-8jq6-jm4x
2.1
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
    Authenticate to Pixtream instance
  2. Delivery
    POST crafted file to /post_upload.php via media param
  3. Exploit
    Bypass upload restrictions to store webshell
  4. Execution
    Request uploaded file to execute code
  5. Impact
    Gain server-side control

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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

Exploitation Conditions

Requires a reachable Pixtream deployment exposing /post_upload.php and an authenticated low-privileged session (CVSS PR:L), meaning the attacker must already possess valid credentials or an active account. Realistic server compromise additionally requires that the upload endpoint fail to enforce file-type/extension validation on the 'media' argument AND that the destination directory serve and execute PHP - if uploads are stored outside the web root or with execution disabled, impact is limited to arbitrary file storage rather than code execution. Limiting factors: authentication requirement, the product's near-zero deployment footprint, and no confirmed patch (vendor unresponsive).

Impact

This is a low-quality, low-priority disclosure whose signals mostly point away from urgent risk, though with one important caveat. The affected product - theRealSain 'Pixtream' - is an obscure hobby PHP project on GitHub with no versioning and no meaningful production footprint, which caps real-world impact regardless of technical severity. The vendor (VulDB) CVSS 4.0 score of 2.1 is very low: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N with VC:L/VI:L/VA:L and E:P (proof-of-concept exists). No EPSS score or KEV listing is provided, and there is no evidence of active exploitation. The one conflict worth flagging: the description states 'unrestricted upload' via /post_upload.php, and an unrestricted file upload into a PHP application whose upload directory executes scripts typically yields a webshell and full remote code execution (C:H/I:H/A:H) - far above VulDB's VC:L/VI:L/VA:L rating. VulDB's low impact scoring is inconsistent with the classic outcome of this bug class; the true impact hinges on whether uploaded files are type-restricted and whether the upload path is web-executable, which the terse description does not confirm. Net: intrinsically this could be a high-impact RCE, but its rarity, the authenticated (PR:L) precondition, and absence of any exploitation telemetry make it a low operational priority for the vast majority of environments.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a low-privileged authenticated session on a Pixtream instance sends a crafted POST to /post_upload.php manipulating the 'media' parameter to upload a malicious file (e.g., a PHP webshell) past inadequate file-type restrictions. If the upload directory serves and executes PHP, the attacker then requests the uploaded file to run arbitrary code on the server. A public proof-of-concept has already been released (referenced on GitHub and VulDB), lowering the barrier to reproduction.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 23, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in Pixtream allows an authenticated low-privileged attacker to send arbitrary files through /post_upload.php because the media argument lacks effective file-type validation; uploaded files may execute as PHP if stored in a web-served directory. Publicly available exploit code exists, but no CISA KEV confirmation indicates active exploitation, and the authentication prerequisite plus the product's near-zero deployment footprint make urgent risk low. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no patched release or versioning scheme is available.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified; the vendor did not respond. Until a fix is available, disable or remove /post_upload.php if upload functionality is not required, or restrict it to trusted authenticated users and non-public networks. Enforce server-side validation for the media parameter using an allowlist of extensions and MIME types, rename uploaded files, and store them outside the web root; disable PHP execution in the upload directory (for example with php_admin_flag engine off, an .htaccess or nginx rule, or a separate non-executable domain or object store). Add WAF or reverse-proxy rules to block PHP-like uploads to /post_upload.php and monitor for anomalous file writes. These controls may break legitimate upload workflows or require configuration changes; disabling the endpoint is the safest workaround if uploads are not essential. See the VulDB advisory at https://vuldb.com/vuln/408523 and the public GitHub issue at https://github.com/yingxiujie/cve/issues/11.

Affected VersionsENISA

Pixtream 866afd4f0cea812b918780fb74b67dccf8c4d6a0

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is a PHP upload handler, /post_upload.php, in theRealSain Pixtream, where the media parameter is processed by upload logic without robust access control or file-type enforcement. The reported CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) aligns with the Authentication Bypass and File Upload tags, though the practical weakness is closer to unrestricted upload (CWE-434): the server accepts attacker-chosen content and may place it in a location from which PHP can be served. The CVSS 4.0 input assigns PR:L, E:P, and a base score of 2.1; our independent assessment rates CVSS 3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H because successful exploitation requires an authenticated session, upload validation failure, and a web-executable destination, but would yield high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on that server. No CPE data was supplied, and the project has no versioning, with analysis tied to commit 866afd4f0cea812b918780fb74b67dccf8c4d6a0. References point to a GitHub issue and VulDB entries.

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Severity by source

Vendor (vuldb) PRIMARY 2.1 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Authenticated (PR:L) network file upload; unrestricted upload into a PHP app realistically yields webshell RCE (C/I/A:H), contradicting VulDB's implausibly low impact rating.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in theRealSain Pixtream up to 866afd4f0cea812b918780fb74b67dccf8c4d6a0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /post_upload.php. The manipulation of the argument media results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 72% exploitable
Prevalence
Rare
obscure single-author hobby GitHub PHP project, no releases or versioning
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment 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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
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
Defer
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
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.

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

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