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Critical Vulnerability in Issabel Framework Allows Remote Code Execution

Critical Vulnerability in Issabel Framework Allows Remote Code Execution

First seen 16 Sep 2026, 17:33 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 17, 2026 at 17:29 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-89026 allows unauthenticated OS command execution via a hard-coded JWT key.
  • •Exploitation of the vulnerability has been confirmed since September 9, 2026.
  • •A patch was released on August 1, 2026; users must update or restrict access to mitigate risks.

A severe vulnerability (CVE-2026-89026) in the Issabel Framework has been identified, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The flaw stems from a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) signing key in the pbxapi/index.php file, which is identical across all installations. Exploitation began on September 9, 2026, as confirmed by the Shadowserver Foundation. A patch was released on August 1, 2026, but many systems remain unpatched. Users are urged to update to the latest version or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating critical severity. Organizations using Issabel Framework should take immediate action to mitigate risks.

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Timeline

2026-08-01
Patch released
A patch was issued to replace the hard-coded JWT key, enhancing security for Issabel users.
The Hacker News
2026-09-09
Exploitation observed
Shadowserver Foundation confirmed active exploitation of the vulnerability in the wild.
The Hacker News
2026-09-15
CVE-2026-89026 published
The vulnerability was disclosed with a CVSS score of 9.8, allowing RCE through a hard-coded JWT key.
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2026-09-16
VulnCheck adds CVE to KEV catalog
VulnCheck included CVE-2026-89026 in its KEV catalog, highlighting the ongoing threat.
exploitbulletin.com
2026-09-17
First public PoC released
A proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-89026 was made public, increasing the risk of exploitation.
www.vulncheck.com

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