CVE-2026-16219: Path Traversal in Croogo CMS
A flaw has been found in Croogo CMS up to 4.0.7. This affects the function FileManager::isEditable of the file FileManager/src/Utility/FileManager.php of the component Admin File Manager. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Croogo CMS up to version 4.0.7 in the FileManager::isEditable function of the Admin File Manager component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized file access. The issue was reported early to the project but has not received a response or fix. Exploit code has been published, increasing the risk of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform path traversal attacks remotely, potentially reading or accessing files outside the intended directory scope. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or other impacts depending on the files accessed. The medium severity reflects limited impact but notable risk due to remote exploitability and published exploit code.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been provided by the vendor as of the current information. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the Admin File Manager component and applying network-level controls to limit exposure. Review and harden file permissions to reduce potential impact.
CVE-2026-16219: Path Traversal in Croogo CMS
Description
A flaw has been found in Croogo CMS up to 4.0.7. This affects the function FileManager::isEditable of the file FileManager/src/Utility/FileManager.php of the component Admin File Manager. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/croogo/croogocpe:2.3:a:croogo:cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Croogo CMS up to version 4.0.7 in the FileManager::isEditable function of the Admin File Manager component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized file access. The issue was reported early to the project but has not received a response or fix. Exploit code has been published, increasing the risk of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform path traversal attacks remotely, potentially reading or accessing files outside the intended directory scope. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or other impacts depending on the files accessed. The medium severity reflects limited impact but notable risk due to remote exploitability and published exploit code.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been provided by the vendor as of the current information. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the Admin File Manager component and applying network-level controls to limit exposure. Review and harden file permissions to reduce potential impact.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-18T10:04:13.458Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5d0a912a4a8d5989eadb55
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 17:34:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 17:34:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 10:39:55 UTC
Views: 16
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.