Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-73695 Overview
Control Web Panel (CWP) before webpanel_version 1.16 contains a path traversal vulnerability in services/users/index.php, where an attacker-supplied module name is concatenated directly into an include path with no allowlist, basename(), or traversal sanitization. An attacker can supply directory traversal sequences in the module name to include arbitrary local .php files, resulting in local PHP file inclusion.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- Control Web Panel (CWP): see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-02: CVE-2026-73695 published to the National Vulnerability Database by disclosure@vulncheck.com
- 2026-11-02: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-73695
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-73695 is a Security Vulnerability weakness (CWE-98) in Control Web Panel (CWP). Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction.
With a CVSS base score of 9.3, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The vendor description states: Control Web Panel (CWP) before webpanel_version 1.16 contains a path traversal vulnerability in services/users/index.php, where an attacker-supplied module name is concatenated directly into an include path with no allowlist, basename(), or traversal sanitization. An attacker can supply directory traversal sequences in the module name to include arbitrary local .php files, resulting in local PHP file inclusion.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-73695
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of Control Web Panel (CWP) and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Control Web Panel (CWP) application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-73695
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of Control Web Panel (CWP) named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for Control Web Panel (CWP).
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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