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CVE-2026-108940: Path Traversal in EricLBuehler Mistral.rs

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-108940cvecve-2026-108940
Published: 10/12/2026 (10/12/2026, 23:30:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: EricLBuehler
Product: Mistral.rs

Description

CVE-2026-108940 is a path traversal vulnerability in the EricLBuehler Mistral.rs project affecting versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.3. The flaw exists in the calibration_apply function in mistralrs-server-core/src/handlers.rs, where manipulation of the save_cimatrix argument allows remote attackers to perform path traversal. This vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9. The issue is fixed in version 0.9.4 by applying patch 8c81056712709b4845ec6d9531e4d35bab4a367c. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

EricLBuehler

Mistral.rs

Affected versions
=0.9.0=0.9.1=0.9.2=0.9.3
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github/EricLBuehler/mistral.rs
pkg:cargo/github/EricLBuehler/mistral.rs
Affected versions
=0.9.0=0.9.1=0.9.2=0.9.3
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:ericlbuehler:mistral.rs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 10/13/2026, 00:04:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

A path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2026-108940) was identified in EricLBuehler Mistral.rs up to version 0.9.3. The vulnerability is located in the calibration_apply function within mistralrs-server-core/src/handlers.rs. By manipulating the save_cimatrix argument, an attacker can perform path traversal attacks remotely. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and an exploit is available. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 0.9.4, which includes the patch identified by commit 8c81056712709b4845ec6d9531e4d35bab4a367c.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or modifying files outside the intended directory scope. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of critical files. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.

Mitigation Recommendations

Upgrade EricLBuehler Mistral.rs to version 0.9.4, which contains the official fix for this path traversal vulnerability. Applying the patch identified by commit 8c81056712709b4845ec6d9531e4d35bab4a367c fully remediates the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-10-11T18:33:08.049Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6acd71e72cdf04f656e905c1

Added to database: 10/12/2026, 23:48:55 UTC

Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 00:04:37 UTC

Last updated: 10/13/2026, 00:08:19 UTC

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