CVE-2026-25923
Mylittleforum My Little Forum insecure deserialization
- Published9 Feb 2026
Description
my little forum is a PHP and MySQL based internet forum that displays the messages in classical threaded view. Prior to 20260208.1, the application fails to filter the phar:// protocol in URL validation, allowing attackers to upload a malicious Phar Polyglot file (disguised as JPEG) via the image upload feature, trigger Phar deserialization through BBCode [img] tag processing, and exploit Smarty 4.1.0 POP chain to achieve arbitrary file deletion. This vulnerability is fixed in 20260208.1.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-25923 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-25923 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.73%.
How severe is CVE-2026-25923?
CVE-2026-25923 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-25923?
Affected products include Mylittleforum My Little Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25923?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mylittleforum My Little Forum 20260208.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.