Vulnerability Description
HotCRP is conference review software. A problem introduced in April 2024 in version 3.1 led to inadequately sanitized code generation for HotCRP formulas which allowed users to trigger the execution of arbitrary PHP code. The problem is patched in release version 3.2.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hotcrp | Hotcrp | >= 3.0, < 3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kohler/hotcrp/commit/4674fcfbb76511072a1145dad620756fc1d4b4e9Patch
- https://github.com/kohler/hotcrp/commit/bfc7e0db15df6ed6d544a639020d2ce05a5f0834Patch
- https://github.com/kohler/hotcrp/security/advisories/GHSA-hpqh-j6qx-x57hPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23836?
CVE-2026-23836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). HotCRP is conference review software. A problem introduced in April 2024 in version 3.1 led to inadequately sanitized code generation for HotCRP formulas which allowed users to trigger the execution o...
How severe is CVE-2026-23836?
CVE-2026-23836 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hotcrp Hotcrp.