CVE-2026-24909
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2026-24909 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. vlt before 1.0.0-rc.10 mishandles path sanitization for tar, leading to path traversal during extraction.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vlt before 1.0.0-rc.10 mishandles path sanitization for tar, leading to path traversal during extraction.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-24909?
vlt before 1.0.0-rc.10 mishandles path sanitization for tar, leading to path traversal during extraction.
How severe is CVE-2026-24909?
CVE-2026-24909 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24909?
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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