CVE-2026-105174: Path Traversal in Gerapy
Description
CVE-2026-105174 is a path traversal vulnerability in Gerapy versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.13. It affects the project_create function in the Project Management component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the project_name argument to perform path traversal. A patch has been identified to fix this issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Gerapy
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Gerapy up to version 0.9.13 involves improper validation of the project_name argument in the project_create function within gerapy/server/core/views.py. This flaw allows an attacker to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or modifying files outside the intended directory structure. Remote exploitation is possible without user interaction. A patch identified by commit 6e481078cfba6388a67ca2d9792288405019ba3e is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to traverse directories on the server, potentially accessing or modifying files outside the intended scope of the application. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or alteration of files. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the patch identified by commit 6e481078cfba6388a67ca2d9792288405019ba3e to fix the path traversal vulnerability in Gerapy. Updating to a patched version beyond 0.9.13 is recommended. No alternative mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-04T08:42:28.486Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac2f7752cdf04f656959e61
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 01:03:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 01:18:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 01:18:53 UTC
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