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CVE-2026-86541

HIGH · CVSS 8.3 EPSS 0.53% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-07 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A path traversal vulnerability exists in the handleCodeReplace() function of versions prior to 0.30.0, allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files outside the project root by supplying crafted paths. This could lead to the compromise of sensitive files, such as shell startup scripts or SSH configuration files, potentially enabling further exploitation of the system. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized file manipulation and potential system breaches.

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CVE
CVE-2026-86541
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.3
EPSS
0.53%

Original NVD Description

knowns versions before 0.30.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the handleCodeReplace() function that allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files outside the project root. Attackers can supply absolute paths or relative paths containing directory traversal sequences to write malicious content to sensitive files like shell startup scripts or SSH configuration files.