CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-40495

MediumCVSS 6.9
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.28%

20th percentile - higher than 20% of all known CVEs

Summary

FOSSBilling prior to version 0.8.0 leaks the exact system version through asset cache buster parameters in HTML output, bypassing the hide_version_public security setting.

Risk Assessment

Knowledge of the exact FOSSBilling version makes it easier for attackers to identify known vulnerabilities and craft targeted exploits, increasing the risk of security breaches.

Recommendation

Update FOSSBilling to version 0.8.0 or later, which contains a patch.

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Original NVD description (English source)

FOSSBilling is a free, open-source billing and client management system. Versions prior to 0.8.0 leak the exact system version through asset cache buster parameters in HTML output, bypassing the `hide_version_public` security setting. The FOSSBilling version is embedded in the query string of every `<script>` and `<link>` tag generated by the `script_tag` and `stylesheet_tag` Twig filters. This information is visible to all visitors — including unauthenticated guests — on every page, regardless of whether the `hide_version_public` setting is enabled. The `X-FOSSBilling-Version` HTTP header and the `guest.system.version` API endpoint correctly honour the `hide_version_public` setting, but the asset cache buster parameters were overlooked. Knowledge of the exact FOSSBilling version makes it significantly easier for malicious actors to identify known vulnerabilities applicable to a given installation and craft targeted exploits. While not a direct vulnerability on its own, it undermines the intended protection offered by the `hide_version_public` setting and facilitates reconnaissance. Version 0.8.0 contains a patch. There is no practical workaround that removes the version from asset URLs without modifying source code.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS