CVE-2026-45225

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2026-45225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Heym before 0.0.21 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the file upload endpoint that allows authenticated users to write attacker-controlled files to arbitrary locations by supplying a crafted filename with traversal sequences. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated filename parameter in the upload_file() handler to bypass path restrictions and write, read, or delete files outside the intended storage directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heym before 0.0.21 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the file upload endpoint that allows authenticated users to write attacker-controlled files to arbitrary locations by supplying a crafted filename with traversal sequences. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated filename parameter in the upload_file() handler to bypass path restrictions and write, read, or delete files outside the intended storage directory.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45225?
Heym before 0.0.21 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the file upload endpoint that allows authenticated users to write attacker-controlled files to arbitrary locations by supplying a crafted filename with traversal sequences. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated filename parameter in the upload_file() handler to bypass path restrictions and write, read, or delete files outside the intended storage directory.
How severe is CVE-2026-45225?
CVE-2026-45225 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45225?
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Source: NVD / NIST