CVE-2026-117509: crownpku Rasa_NLU_Chi · Path Traversal
Affects crownpku Rasa_NLU_ChiSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 17:24 UTC
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| crownpkuRasa_NLU_Chi | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:crownpku:rasa_nlu_chi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Users should consider restricting network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Applying custom input validation or sandboxing the affected component may reduce risk until an official patch is released. Check the vendor's channels regularly for updates or patches.
Description
CVE-2026-117509 is a path traversal vulnerability in the crownpku Rasa_NLU_Chi project affecting versions 0.12.0, 0.12.1, and 0.12.2. The flaw exists in the Persistor._decompress function within the rasa_nlu/persistor.py file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files. Public exploit code is available, but no official vendor response or patch has been issued yet.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/427075 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/427075/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-117509 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/1024527 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/crownpku/Rasa_NLU_Chi/issues/138 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/user-attachments/files/33302165/poc.zip (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/crownpku/Rasa_NLU_Chi/ (opens in a new tab)