CVE-2026-8208

Local File Inclusion Leading to Remote Code Execution via Misconfigured Archive Directory in Gibbon

Published May 9, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.9 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Gibbon versions before v30.0.01 are affected by a local file inclusion vulnerability resulting in RCE by changing the report archive directory and forcing interpretation of a user provided .zip as PHP. Successful exploitation requires Teacher or higher privileges. Exploitation could result in compromise of the underlying web server.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Gibbonedu
Gibbonedu gibbon
Vendors & Products Gibbonedu
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Title Local File Inclusion Leading to Remote Code Execution via Misconfigured Archive Directory in Gibbon
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Gibbon versions before v30.0.01 are affected by a local file inclusion vulnerability resulting in RCE by changing the report archive directory and forcing interpretation of a user provided .zip as PHP. Successful exploitation requires Teacher or higher privileges. Exploitation could result in compromise of the underlying web server.
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
PRJBLK
Published
Updated
May 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Reserved
May 9, 2026, 2:47 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 9, 2026, 4:16 AM
Modified
Jul 24, 2026, 8:10 AM