Vulnerability Description
YesWiki is a wiki system written in PHP. From version 4.6.2 to before version 4.6.6, HttpSignatureService::verifySignature() checks the result of PHP's openssl_verify() with a loose boolean negation - if (!openssl_verify(...)) { throw ... }. PHP's openssl_verify has four possible return values: 1, 0, -1, and "false". The -1 row is the bypass: PHP's truthiness rules make -1 a truthy value, so !(-1) === false, the throw is skipped, and the controller proceeds to processActivity(). Any condition that makes OpenSSL's EVP_VerifyFinal() return -1 triggers the bypass. The reachable consequence is the controller silently treats a failed verification as success and processes the attacker's payload. This issue has been patched in version 4.6.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/YesWiki/yeswiki/commit/d1795e0301e1a1078f17b4b98f56fff70de202
- https://github.com/YesWiki/yeswiki/releases/tag/v4.6.6
- https://github.com/YesWiki/yeswiki/security/advisories/GHSA-mv28-wj57-f57g
- https://github.com/YesWiki/yeswiki/security/advisories/GHSA-mv28-wj57-f57g
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52767?
CVE-2026-52767 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). YesWiki is a wiki system written in PHP. From version 4.6.2 to before version 4.6.6, HttpSignatureService::verifySignature() checks the result of PHP's openssl_verify() with a loose boolean negation -...
How severe is CVE-2026-52767?
CVE-2026-52767 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52767?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.