CVE-2026-114094

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10

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CVE-2026-114094 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dulwich before 1.2.9 fails to validate DOS drive letter prefixes in Git tree path elements on Windows, allowing arbitrary file write. Attackers can craft a malicious repository with a tree entry named 'C:' that bypasses NTFS validation and writes files outside the worktree to achieve remote code execution..

Description

Dulwich before 1.2.9 fails to validate DOS drive letter prefixes in Git tree path elements on Windows, allowing arbitrary file write. Attackers can craft a malicious repository with a tree entry named 'C:' that bypasses NTFS validation and writes files outside the worktree to achieve remote code execution.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-114094?
Dulwich before 1.2.9 fails to validate DOS drive letter prefixes in Git tree path elements on Windows, allowing arbitrary file write. Attackers can craft a malicious repository with a tree entry named 'C:' that bypasses NTFS validation and writes files outside the worktree to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-114094?
CVE-2026-114094 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-114094?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST