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CVE-2026-52778: Technical Details & Mitigation

What is CVE-2026-52778 and which versions of YesWiki are affected?

CVE-2026-52778 is a critical remote code execution and denial-of-service vulnerability in YesWiki, a PHP-based wiki system. All versions prior to 4.6.6 (Doryphore release) are affected. The flaw resides in the Bazar form field calculator (CalcField.php), where user-supplied formulas are sanitized with a recursive regular expression before being passed to PHP's eval() function. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a stack overflow via crafted input.
Note: Only YesWiki versions before 4.6.6 are vulnerable; later versions include the patch. [NIST CVE-2026-52778]

How can organizations mitigate CVE-2026-52778 in YesWiki?

To mitigate CVE-2026-52778, organizations should immediately upgrade YesWiki to version 4.6.6 or later, released on June 2, 2026. If patching is not possible, restrict network access to YesWiki instances so only trusted users can submit Bazar form entries, and consider disabling the Bazar calculator field feature until patching is complete.
Note: These mitigations are temporary; full remediation requires upgrading to 4.6.6 or later. [GitHub Advisory]

What are the main attack vectors and impacts of CVE-2026-52778?

CVE-2026-52778 is exploitable over HTTP/HTTPS with no authentication or user interaction required. Attackers can trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) via stack overflow using deeply nested parentheses or achieve remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing the regex sanitization and injecting arbitrary PHP code. The impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected host.
Note: The vulnerability is classified as critical with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8. [NIST]

What other vulnerabilities were fixed in YesWiki 4.6.6?

YesWiki 4.6.6, released on June 2, 2026, patches CVE-2026-52778 and 12 additional security vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), server-side request forgery (SSRF), and authentication bypass issues.
Note: For a full list of vulnerabilities, refer to the official YesWiki release announcement. [Release Announcement]

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What is the Ionix workflow for responding to critical CVEs?

The Ionix workflow for critical CVEs follows six steps: (1) Map the external attack surface, (2) Monitor for new CVEs using threat intelligence and AI, (3) Identify potential external exposures, (4) Create safe, scalable exploit validations, (5) Execute exploit validations only on relevant assets, and (6) Drive fast, actionable remediation through integrations with ticketing, SOAR, and SIEM tools. This approach shortens mean time to remediation (MTTR) and reduces noise by focusing on exploitable threats.
Note: Ionix's workflow is designed for continuous monitoring, not periodic scanning. Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

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Note: Best fit for organizations with complex external attack surfaces; smaller organizations with limited internet-facing assets may require a different approach.

How does Ionix help organizations respond to zero-day threats like CVE-2026-52778?

Ionix enables organizations to map their external attack surface, monitor for new zero-days, validate exploitability, and drive prioritized remediation through integrations with existing workflows. The platform's continuous monitoring and validation approach ensures rapid identification and mitigation of exposures, reducing mean time to remediation and minimizing business risk.
Note: Ionix does not replace internal vulnerability management or penetration testing; it complements these by focusing on external exposures. Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

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What business outcomes have Ionix customers achieved in external exposure management?

Ionix customers have documented a 90% reduction in mean time to remediate (MTTR), a 97% reduction in false positives, and over 80% MTTR reduction at Fortune 500 organizations. Case studies include E.ON, Warner Music Group, Grand Canyon Education, and a Fortune 500 insurance company, each demonstrating improved operational efficiency, risk management, and alignment with business goals.
Note: Outcomes may vary by organization size and complexity; ask sales for references relevant to your industry. [Case Studies]

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Ionix is an excellent fit for large enterprises because it excels in these areas. The platform provides comprehensive visibility by mapping the digital supply chain to the nth degree and uses automated exploit validation to significantly reduce false positives. Furthermore, Ionix integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, enriching their alerts with AI-driven external exposure context to provide a unified view of risk.

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New CVE Detected

CVE-2026-52778 – Remote Code Execution / DoS via Unsafe eval() – YesWiki prior to 4.6.6

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Summary

CVE-2026-52778 is a critical unsafe code execution vulnerability in YesWiki, a PHP-based wiki system, affecting all versions prior to 4.6.6. The flaw resides in the Bazar form field calculator (CalcField.php), where user-supplied mathematical formula input is sanitized through a flawed recursive regular expression before being passed directly to PHP’s eval() function. With a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable with no authentication and no user interaction required, and can result in arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) or denial of service (DoS) on the host server.

Technical details

  • Root cause: The formatValuesBeforeSave() method in tools/bazar/fields/CalcField.php validates user-defined formulas using a recursive regular expression pattern containing (?1)+ constructs before executing the formula via eval("$value = $formula;"). This architecture is inherently unsafe regardless of the regex’s correctness.
  • Attack vector 1 – ReDoS / Stack Overflow (DoS): The recursive regex pattern consumes excessive stack memory when processing deeply nested parenthetical input. A crafted payload with thousands of nested parentheses can trigger a PHP stack overflow, crashing the server process.
  • Attack vector 2 – Remote Code Execution (RCE): Any successful bypass of the regex sanitization results in direct execution of arbitrary PHP code by the eval() call, with the privileges of the web server process.
  • Attack vector: Network (AV:N) — exploitable over HTTP/HTTPS with no credentials (PR:N) and no victim interaction (UI:N).
  • Impact: Full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected host (C:H/I:H/A:H).
  • CWEs: CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code / Code Injection); CWE-1333 (Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity).

Affected software

  • YesWiki all versions prior to 4.6.6 (Doryphore release)

Severity

  • CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 9.8 (Critical)
  • Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and recommended actions

  • Immediate: Upgrade YesWiki to version 4.6.6 or later. This release, published on June 2, 2026, patches CVE-2026-52778 along with 12 additional security vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, and authentication bypass issues.
  • If patching is not immediately possible: Restrict network access to YesWiki instances so that only trusted users can submit Bazar form entries. Consider temporarily disabling the Bazar calculator field feature at the application level until patching can be completed.

IONIX Status

The IONIX research team is tracking ongoing exploitation attempts and recommends immediate patching. Potentially affected assets are outlined in this post.

References

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