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Plesk CVE-2026-65642: Insecure Direct Object Reference

Plesk is affected by CVE-2026-65642. Insecure direct object reference in Plesk 18.0.79.7 and earlier or 18.0.80 through 18.0.80.3, allows remote authenticated users to read and modify other customers' databases. Affected versions: 0 – 18.0.79.7 | 18.0.80 before 18.0.80.4. CVSS base score: 8.6.

High 8.6 CVSS
Plesk AlmaLinux 8 AlmaLinux 9 CloudLinux 8 CloudLinux 9 Debian 11 Debian 12 Ubuntu 20.04 Ubuntu 22.04

Affected Versions

0 – 18.0.79.7 | 18.0.80 before 18.0.80.4

Default Update CMD

plesk installer --select-release-current --reinstall-patch

Fix Commands

AlmaLinux / Ubuntu / Debian / CloudLinux / Rocky Linux

plesk installer --select-release-current --reinstall-patch
plesk version

What this means under a SharedLicense license

Your SharedLicense Plesk license itself is not affected — this is a vulnerability in Plesk, not in licensing. Licenses continue to work during and after the update; there is no need to re-issue or re-activate anything. If you resell under your own brand, patch client servers too — unpatched installs put your reputation at risk, not your license.

Insecure direct object reference in Plesk 18.0.79.7 and earlier or 18.0.80 through 18.0.80.3, allows remote authenticated users to read and modify other customers’ databases.

Reference: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65642

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65642?
Insecure direct object reference in Plesk 18.0.79.7 and earlier or 18.0.80 through 18.0.80.3, allows remote authenticated users to read and modify other customers' databases. Affected versions: 0 – 18.0.79.7 | 18.0.80 before 18.0.80.4.
Is CVE-2026-65642 being exploited in the wild?
No confirmed public exploitation has been announced at the time of writing. With a CVSS base score of 8.6, apply the update on your next maintenance window and watch the vendor advisory for changes.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65642?
plesk installer --select-release-current --reinstall-patch. plesk version.
Which versions are affected?
Affected: 0 – 18.0.79.7 | 18.0.80 before 18.0.80.4. Update to the latest release.

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