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CVE-2026-54454

OpenCATS is an open-source applicant tracking system and recruitment CRM for staffing agencies and hiring teams. Prior to 0.10.0, the OpenCATS Import module in modules/import/ImportUI.php can preserve an uploaded file's original name for one import data type and place the file in the web-accessible temporary directory. An authenticated user with Import privileges can select the affected import path and upload a PHP file that remains under an attacker-controlled executable filename, and an import error can leave the file on disk. If the temporary directory is served with PHP execution enabled,…

Scores

9.1
CVSS 9.1 out of 10, critical severity.
0.4%
EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
13 October 2026
Last changed
13 October 2026
NVD status
Deferred
Severity
Critical, CVSS 9.1 out of 10 (version 3.1)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
Known exploited
Not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue in this build.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 33).

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