CVE-2026-116778 in Fogproject
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2026
FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Prior to 1.5.10.2253 and 1.6.0-RC-1, an authenticated API-enabled user with uType=1 who possesses both the user's API token and the global FOG API token can use PUT /fog/storagenode/{id}/edit to modify Storage Node user, pass, and ftppath fields because the API validates the credentials but does not enforce an administrator-only role. With storage replication enabled and a usable Storage Node, FOGImageReplicator interpolates those fields into an lftp command executed through proc_open() by the root-running service, allowing the low-privileged user to execute commands as root. This issue is fixed in versions 1.5.10.2253 and 1.6.0-RC-1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2026
The vulnerability identified in FOG, a widely deployed open-source cloning, imaging, rescue suite, and inventory management system, represents a critical escalation of privilege stemming from insufficient role-based access control within its API interface. Prior to versions 1.5.10.2253 and 1.6.0-RC-1, the application failed to enforce strict administrative privileges for specific configuration endpoints. Specifically, the PUT /fog/storagenode/{id}/edit endpoint allowed any authenticated user possessing a valid API token with uType=1 permissions to modify critical storage node parameters, including username, password, and FTP path fields. While the system correctly validated that the requester possessed an API token, it neglected to verify whether the user held the necessary administrator role required for such sensitive configuration changes. This architectural flaw effectively bypassed the intended security boundary between standard users and administrators, allowing lower-privileged entities to alter infrastructure settings that should be restricted exclusively to privileged accounts.
The operational impact of this misconfiguration is severe due to how FOG processes these modified fields internally. When storage replication features are enabled and a functional Storage Node is configured, the system utilizes the FOGImageReplicator component to manage data synchronization tasks. This component takes the user-supplied values for username, password, and FTP path and interpolates them directly into an lftp command string. Crucially, this command execution occurs via proc_open() within a service that runs with root privileges. Because there is no sanitization or validation of special characters in these fields prior to their inclusion in the shell command, an attacker can inject arbitrary operating system commands through standard injection techniques such as semicolon separation or backtick substitution. Consequently, any authenticated user with API access and uType=1 permissions can achieve remote code execution with root-level privileges on the host machine running the FOG service.
This vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Assignment, as the system granted capabilities to a lower-privileged role that were intended for administrators. Furthermore, it exemplifies CWE-78, Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command, commonly known as OS Command Injection. The attack vector is consistent with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059, specifically command and scripting interpreter abuse, where the attacker leverages legitimate system utilities to execute malicious payloads. The combination of weak access control logic and unsafe command construction creates a high-severity risk that allows for complete compromise of the underlying server infrastructure, potentially leading to data exfiltration, lateral movement within the network, or persistent backdoor installation by an adversary who has obtained low-level API credentials.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations must immediately upgrade FOG to version 1.5.10.2253 or later, where these access control and input validation issues have been resolved. In addition to patching, administrators should audit existing user accounts to ensure that uType=1 permissions are only granted to individuals who genuinely require API access for legitimate automation tasks. It is also advisable to implement network-level restrictions on the FOG API endpoint, limiting access to trusted IP addresses or internal subnets where possible. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on role-based access control enforcement and command injection prevention should be integrated into the development lifecycle to prevent similar flaws from being introduced in future updates.