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CVE-2026-16653: Path Traversal in boazsegev facil.io

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-16653cvecve-2026-16653
Published: 07/23/2026 (07/23/2026, 01:15:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: boazsegev
Product: facil.io

Description

CVE-2026-16653 is a path traversal vulnerability in boazsegev facil.io affecting versions 0.7.0 through 0.7.58. The flaw exists in the http_sendfile2 function within the Public Folder Handler component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. Exploit code has been publicly released. The vendor has been notified but has not yet responded or provided a fix.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
boazsegev/facil.io
pkg:github/boazsegev/facil.io
Affected versions
=0.7.0=0.7.1=0.7.2=0.7.3=0.7.4=0.7.5=0.7.6=0.7.7=0.7.8=0.7.9=0.7.10=0.7.11=0.7.12=0.7.13=0.7.14=0.7.15=0.7.16=0.7.17=0.7.18=0.7.19=0.7.20=0.7.21=0.7.22=0.7.23=0.7.24=0.7.25=0.7.26=0.7.27=0.7.28=0.7.29=0.7.30=0.7.31=0.7.32=0.7.33=0.7.34=0.7.35=0.7.36=0.7.37=0.7.38=0.7.39=0.7.40=0.7.41=0.7.42=0.7.43=0.7.44=0.7.45=0.7.46=0.7.47=0.7.48=0.7.49=0.7.50=0.7.51=0.7.52=0.7.53=0.7.54=0.7.55=0.7.56=0.7.57=0.7.58
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:boazsegev:facil.io:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/23/2026, 01:51:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in boazsegev facil.io up to version 0.7.58 involves a path traversal issue in the http_sendfile2 function of the lib/facil/http/http.c file, specifically in the Public Folder Handler component. An attacker can remotely manipulate file paths to access unauthorized files. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform path traversal, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory scope. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), indicating a significant security risk without requiring user interaction or privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a patch is released, consider implementing access controls or network-level restrictions to limit exposure of the affected component. Review and restrict permissions on sensitive files to minimize potential impact.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-07-22T18:20:31.073Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a61706d9c2644c7f8155087

Added to database: 07/23/2026, 01:37:49 UTC

Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 01:51:58 UTC

Last updated: 07/23/2026, 02:35:24 UTC

Views: 5

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