CVE-2026-6983 — Pagekit Server-Side Request Forgery
CVE-2026-6983 — A vulnerability was identified in pagekit up to 1.0.18. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php/admin/system/update/download. The manipulation of the argument url leads to server-side request forgery. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-918, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-6983 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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Pagekit SSRF via System Update Download URL — CVE-2026-6983
title: Pagekit SSRF via System Update Download URL — CVE-2026-6983
id: scw-2026-04-25-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-6983 by targeting the Pagekit system update download functionality. The vulnerability allows Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) by manipulating the 'url' parameter in the '/index.php/admin/system/update/download' path. This rule specifically looks for requests to this vulnerable endpoint containing the 'url=' parameter, indicating a potential SSRF exploit attempt.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-25
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-6983/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
uri|contains:
- '/index.php/admin/system/update/download'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'url='
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6983 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-6983 |
| CWE-918 | weakness | CWE-918 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 25, 2026 at 19:16 UTC |
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