Path traversal in cemtan sar2html File Upload component
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
The updateDb function in sar2html.py of cemtan sar2html 4.0.0 contains a path traversal flaw in its File Upload component. Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) lets crafted input reach paths outside the intended directory. A remote attacker can exploit this without privileges or user interaction, with low impact to integrity and availability.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was identified in cemtan sar2html 4.0.0. Affected is the function updateDb of the file sar2html.py of the component File Upload. The manipulation leads to path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for sar2html.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Timeline
- 2026-10-15 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-110666
- 2026-10-15 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-15 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH
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Sources
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