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CVE-2026-85518

6.1 MEDIUM

Published 2026-10-21 · Updated 2026-10-23

AI analysis for this CVE has not been generated yet. Raw NVD data is shown below.

NVD description

A flaw was found in OpenSCAP. When decomposing a Source DataStream (SDS) file, the application does not properly validate relative file path attributes, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user or automated system into decomposing a crafted datastream containing directory traversal sequences. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized file creation or modification outside the intended target directory with the permissions of the executing process.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Weaknesses

CWE-22

All references

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