CVE-2026-73664

What it is

FreePBX is an open source IP PBX. From 17.0.5.34 until 17.0.11, the publicKeySave AJAX endpoint in Backup.class.php accepts an authenticated administrator's SSH public key and appends it to /home/asterisk/.ssh/authorized_keys for the asterisk system user without reliably enforcing backup-only command and source restrictions. The key grants persistent shell access that can execute arbitrary commands, access FreePBX and call data, modify system files, and disrupt services. This issue is fixed in version 17.0.11.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-13 22:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-18 20:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-13 22:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-18 20:05 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-269 · Improper privilege management

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High