Path traversal in YouTransfer template rendering
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
YouTransfer versions up to 0.0.7, 1.0.6 and 1.1.0 contain a path traversal flaw (CWE-22) in the Template Rendering component, reached through the /settings/template file. The missing path check lets a remote attacker reach files outside the intended directory. The attacker needs no privileges or user interaction. A public exploit is linked in the references, and the vendor did not respond to early disclosure.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was detected in YouTransfer up to 0.0.7/1.0.6/1.1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /settings/template of the component Template Rendering. The manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | YouTransfer | 0.0.1; 0.0.2; 0.0.3; 0.0.4; 0.0.5; 0.0.6; 0.0.7; 1.0; 1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.0.3; 1.0.4; 1.0.5; 1.0.6; 1.1.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- YouTransfer Vendor— Affected 0.0.1; 0.0.2; 0.0.3; 0.0.4; 0.0.5; 0.0.6; 0.0.7; 1.0; 1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.0.3; 1.0.4; 1.0.5; 1.0.6; 1.1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE names CNA · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:youtransfer:youtransfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | — | — | — |
- cpe:2.3:a:youtransfer:youtransfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·—
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for YouTransfer.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27
Timeline
- 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-109519
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-7mxm-vw8w-9grx
- 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-14 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-109519 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-109519 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7mxm-vw8w-9grx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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