CVE-2026-13509: Path Traversal in RAGapp
CVE-2026-13509 is a path traversal vulnerability in RAGapp affecting versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.5. The issue exists in the FileHandler.upload_file and FileHandler.remove_file functions within the Knowledge File Handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files. A fix has been proposed via a pull request but has not yet been accepted or officially released. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
RAGapp versions 0.1.0 to 0.1.5 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the FileHandler.upload_file and FileHandler.remove_file functions located in src/ragapp/backend/controllers/files.py. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized file access. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a fix is pending acceptance of a pull request. No official patch or remediation has been released at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access or manipulate files outside the intended directories by leveraging path traversal. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of files on the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. A pull request addressing the vulnerability has been submitted but is awaiting acceptance. Users should monitor the vendor's repository or advisory channels for the official patch and apply it promptly once released. Until then, consider restricting access to the affected functions or implementing additional input validation controls to mitigate exploitation risk.
CVE-2026-13509: Path Traversal in RAGapp
Description
CVE-2026-13509 is a path traversal vulnerability in RAGapp affecting versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.5. The issue exists in the FileHandler.upload_file and FileHandler.remove_file functions within the Knowledge File Handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files. A fix has been proposed via a pull request but has not yet been accepted or officially released. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
RAGapp versions 0.1.0 to 0.1.5 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the FileHandler.upload_file and FileHandler.remove_file functions located in src/ragapp/backend/controllers/files.py. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized file access. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a fix is pending acceptance of a pull request. No official patch or remediation has been released at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access or manipulate files outside the intended directories by leveraging path traversal. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of files on the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. A pull request addressing the vulnerability has been submitted but is awaiting acceptance. Users should monitor the vendor's repository or advisory channels for the official patch and apply it promptly once released. Until then, consider restricting access to the affected functions or implementing additional input validation controls to mitigate exploitation risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-28T06:23:18.135Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a419e6c27e9c79719b3497c
Added to database: 06/28/2026, 22:21:32 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 22:37:06 UTC
Last updated: 06/29/2026, 00:50:15 UTC
Views: 8
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