CVE-2026-6855
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CVE-2026-6855 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in InstructLab. A local attacker could exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the chat session handler by manipulating the `logs_dir` parameter. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in InstructLab. A local attacker could exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the chat session handler by manipulating the `logs_dir` parameter. This allows the attacker to create new directories and write files to arbitrary locations on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification or disclosure.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Instructlab | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Ai | 3.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6855Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460013Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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