CVE-2026-15326: Path Traversal in halo-dev halo
CVE-2026-15326 is a path traversal vulnerability in the halo-dev halo product affecting versions 2.24.0, 2.24.1, and 2.24.2. The issue exists in the ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo function of the ThemeUtils.java file within the Theme Installation component. Manipulation of the metadata.name argument can lead to path traversal, potentially allowing unauthorized file system access. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. The project closed the issue as a duplicate but did not provide further references. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in halo-dev halo up to version 2.24.2 involves improper handling of the metadata.name argument in the ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo function, which leads to a path traversal condition. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate file paths during theme installation, potentially accessing or overwriting files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. The issue was closed as a duplicate by the project but without referencing another issue or CVE. No official remediation or patch has been documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges to perform path traversal attacks during theme installation, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or modification. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project closed the issue as a duplicate without providing a patch or referencing another fix, users should monitor official halo-dev communications for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid installing untrusted themes or restrict access to the theme installation functionality to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-15326: Path Traversal in halo-dev halo
Description
CVE-2026-15326 is a path traversal vulnerability in the halo-dev halo product affecting versions 2.24.0, 2.24.1, and 2.24.2. The issue exists in the ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo function of the ThemeUtils.java file within the Theme Installation component. Manipulation of the metadata.name argument can lead to path traversal, potentially allowing unauthorized file system access. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. The project closed the issue as a duplicate but did not provide further references. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
pkg:github/halo-dev/halocpe:2.3:a:halo:halo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in halo-dev halo up to version 2.24.2 involves improper handling of the metadata.name argument in the ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo function, which leads to a path traversal condition. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate file paths during theme installation, potentially accessing or overwriting files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. The issue was closed as a duplicate by the project but without referencing another issue or CVE. No official remediation or patch has been documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges to perform path traversal attacks during theme installation, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or modification. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project closed the issue as a duplicate without providing a patch or referencing another fix, users should monitor official halo-dev communications for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid installing untrusted themes or restrict access to the theme installation functionality to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T18:20:45.794Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a506b8268715ace43e9d6fa
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 03:48:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 04:03:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 04:38:11 UTC
Views: 5
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