CVE-2026-72576: Php File Upload Blacklist Validation

File upload extension validation relies on a blacklist instead of an allowlist. Blacklists often fail to prevent uploading dangerous configuration files (such as .htaccess) or alternative executable extensions, leading to remote code execution.

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Description

File upload extension validation relies on a blacklist instead of an allowlist. Blacklists often fail to prevent uploading dangerous configuration files (such as .htaccess) or alternative executable extensions, leading to remote code execution.