CVE-2026-8802 Details
Description
A vulnerability was detected in opensourcepos Open Source Point of Sale up to 3.4.2. This issue affects the function getPicThumb of the file app/Controllers/Items.php. The manipulation of the argument pic_filename results in path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The patch is identified as def0c27a0e252668df8d942fc31e16d1edfd7323. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in opensourcepos Open Source Point of Sale versions through 3.4.2. The issue arises in the getPicThumb function within app/Controllers/Items.php, where the pic_filename parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive information like the .env file and encryption keys. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of opensourcepos, where this vulnerability has been patched. The specific commit containing the fix can be found in the official opensourcepos GitHub repository.
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Assessed May 18, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/opensourcepos/opensourcepos/commit/def0c27a0e252668df8d942fc31e16d1edfd7323 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/opensourcepos/opensourcepos/pull/4545 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/opensourcepos/opensourcepos/security/advisories/GHSA-xq63-3v4g-39r5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBroken LinkVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/802559 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/364435 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/364435/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| opensourcepos | <= 3.4.2 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |