EIP-2026-109892

PRE-CVE

Netsweeper 4.0.9 - Arbitrary File Upload / Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-109892. PoCs published by Anastasios Monachos.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Netsweeper 4.0.9, allowing an authenticated admin to upload and execute a malicious shell script with root privileges. The script creates a backdoor PHP shell, adds a new user with sudo privileges, and exfiltrates /etc/shadow via netcat.

Description

Netsweeper 4.0.9 - Arbitrary File Upload / Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Anastasios Monachos · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37930

This exploit leverages an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Netsweeper 4.0.9, allowing an authenticated admin to upload and execute a malicious shell script with root privileges. The script creates a backdoor PHP shell, adds a new user with sudo privileges, and exfiltrates /etc/shadow via netcat.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Netsweeper 4.0.9
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin credentials for Netsweeper web interface · Network access to the target · Attacker-controlled server for netcat listener
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026