CVE-2026-8209
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-8209
Description
Gibbon versions before v30.0.01 are affected by a path traversal vulnerability resulting in DOS by attempting extraction of web application PHP files, failed .zip extraction results in deletion of the file and a DOS condition. Successful exploitation requires Teacher or higher privileges. Exploitation could result in loss of availability of the web application.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- PRJBLK
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 6.9 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H- Effective score
- 6.9 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-23 - Reserved
- 2026-05-09
- Published
- 2026-05-09 05:19 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11 19:45 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8209.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-8209 — CVE-2026-8209
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-05-09 04:16:28 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-12 15:37:48 UTC
- EPSS score
- 0.0008 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 22.55% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-28899 - Assigner
- PRJBLK
- Published
- May 9, 2026, 3:19:27 AM
- Updated
- May 11, 2026, 5:45:44 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0)
-
6.9 / 10
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0800
- Vendors
- GibbonEdu
- Products
-
Gibbon (0 <30.0.01)Gibbon (0 <30.0.01)
ENISA description: Gibbon versions before v30.0.01 are affected by a path traversal vulnerability resulting in DOS by attempting extraction of web application PHP files, failed .zip extraction results in deletion of the file and a DOS condition. Successful exploitation requires Teacher or higher privileges. Exploitation could result in loss of availability of the web application.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| gibbonedu | gibbon |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (2)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (2) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (3)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8209 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8209 tenable:www.cve.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://github.com/GibbonEdu/core/releases/tag/v30.0.01 ab69c47f-b95e-4bf2-b2d9-4b1fd1b24b4a
- https://projectblack.io/blog/gibbon-v30-authenticated-sql-injection-and-rce/#denial-of-service-via-path-traversal ab69c47f-b95e-4bf2-b2d9-4b1fd1b24b4a
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:blog.qualys.com
Microsoft has rolled out its March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, delivering a fresh batch of security fixes designed to keep Windows environments protected from emerging threats.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
March 2026 Patch Tuesday Overview According to Microsoft's security advisory, the March release fixes a total of 79 vulnerabilities across the Microsoft ecosystem.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:www.msn.com
Original story: Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a vulnerability in the company's Office programs that's already being exploited by hackers.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 78 vulnerabilities, including Office preview pane flaws, an Excel Copilot data leak risk, and an AI-discovered 9.8 severity bug.
2026-05-23 21:04 UTC -
web:cvedatabase.com
Search and analyze CVE vulnerabilities with instant access to CVSS scores, affected products, and remediation guidance.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:socradar.io
Microsoft released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates, resolving a total of 137 vulnerabilities across Windows and a broad range..
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:techcommunity.microsoft.com
Known issues when mitigation is applied We are aware of following known issues once CVE - 2026 -42897 mitigation is applied (using either option above): OWA Print Calendar functionality might not work. As a workaround copy the data or screenshot the calendar you want to print or use Outlook Desktop client.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:threatprotect.qualys.com
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in April Patch Tuesday Edition CVE - 2026 -33825: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Defender is a comprehensive, AI-powered security suite that provides malware protection, phishing detection, and web protection for individuals and businesses.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 130 vulnerabilities, including 30 critical, in its May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
Microsoft Exchange users are urged to mitigate a zero-day vulnerability that CISA has confirmed is under active exploitation.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday May 2026 summary.
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-26 02:49 UTC
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