CVE-2026-15326: Path Traversal in halo-dev halo
A vulnerability was identified in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. This affects the function ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo of the file ThemeUtils.java of the component Theme Installation. Such manipulation of the argument metadata.name leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project closed the issue as "duplicate" but did not reference any other issue, report, or CVE.
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, allowing an attacker to perform path traversal. This could enable unauthorized file system access or modification during theme installation. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, requires high privileges, and has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1 (medium severity). The issue was closed as a duplicate without referencing another issue or providing a fix. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this path traversal vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges to write or overwrite files outside the intended directory during theme installation, potentially leading to unauthorized file system access or modification. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be triggered remotely. However, exploitation requires high privileges, limiting the scope of impact.
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 fix or reference, no official remediation is currently available. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15326: Path Traversal in halo-dev halo
Description
A vulnerability was identified in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. This affects the function ThemeUtils.unzipThemeTo of the file ThemeUtils.java of the component Theme Installation. Such manipulation of the argument metadata.name leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project closed the issue as "duplicate" but did not reference any other issue, report, or CVE.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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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, allowing an attacker to perform path traversal. This could enable unauthorized file system access or modification during theme installation. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, requires high privileges, and has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1 (medium severity). The issue was closed as a duplicate without referencing another issue or providing a fix. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this path traversal vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges to write or overwrite files outside the intended directory during theme installation, potentially leading to unauthorized file system access or modification. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be triggered remotely. However, exploitation requires high privileges, limiting the scope of impact.
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 fix or reference, no official remediation is currently available. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
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: 07/17/2026, 09:52:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 110
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