CVE-2026-40495
Published:June 03, 2026
Updated:June 07, 2026
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.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/FOSSBilling/FOSSBilling.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=0.1.0 <0.8.0Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 0.8.0Related Resources (2)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
6.9
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
EPSS
Base Score:
0.04