CVE-2026-16653: Path Traversal in boazsegev facil.io
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-16653: Path Traversal in boazsegev 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
Affected software
pkg:github/boazsegev/facil.iocpe:2.3:a:boazsegev:facil.io:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
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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.
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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