CVE-2026-5695: Panel — HIGH

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to a lack of proper validation in upload forms. This allows authenticated users to upload files to the server without restrictions. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute malicious code remotely (demonstrated by uploading the EICAR test file), which...

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What systems are affected?

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
Panel	pip	—	No patch
5.8K OpenSSF 6.7 505 dependents Pushed 3d ago 68% patched ~15d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use Panel? You're affected.

How severe is it?

CVSS 3.1

N/A

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

What should I do?

No patch available

Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.

Which compliance frameworks are affected?

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5695?

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to a lack of proper validation in upload forms. This allows authenticated users to upload files to the server without restrictions. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute malicious code remotely (demonstrated by uploading the EICAR test file), which could result in the system being completely compromised.

Is CVE-2026-5695 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-5695 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix CVE-2026-5695?

No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-5695?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

What are the technical details?

Original Advisory

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to a lack of proper validation in upload forms. This allows authenticated users to upload files to the server without restrictions. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute malicious code remotely (demonstrated by uploading the EICAR test file), which could result in the system being completely compromised.

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type: The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

[Architecture and Design] Generate a new, unique filename for an uploaded file instead of using the user-supplied filename, so that no external input is used at all.[REF-422] [REF-423]
[Architecture and Design] When the set of acceptable objects, such as filenames or URLs, is limited or known, create a mapping from a set of fixed input values (such as numeric IDs) to the actual filenames or URLs, and reject all other inputs.

Source: MITRE CWE corpus.