CVE-2026-18907: CWE-23 Relative path traversal in TECNO Mobile Hi Browser
CVE-2026-18907 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Download File feature of TECNO Mobile Hi Browser version 2.23.1.1 on Android. It allows an attacker to write arbitrary files by using directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-23) exists in the com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 Android application, specifically in the Download File feature. The flaw permits an attacker to perform relative path traversal by including directory traversal sequences in the filename, enabling arbitrary file write operations on the device's filesystem.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of files or persistent malicious code execution depending on the device's security context and file system permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or remediation level has been published by TECNO Mobile as of the current information.
CVE-2026-18907: CWE-23 Relative path traversal in TECNO Mobile Hi Browser
Description
CVE-2026-18907 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Download File feature of TECNO Mobile Hi Browser version 2.23.1.1 on Android. It allows an attacker to write arbitrary files by using directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-23) exists in the com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 Android application, specifically in the Download File feature. The flaw permits an attacker to perform relative path traversal by including directory traversal sequences in the filename, enabling arbitrary file write operations on the device's filesystem.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of files or persistent malicious code execution depending on the device's security context and file system permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or remediation level has been published by TECNO Mobile as of the current information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TECNOMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-05T01:25:36.338Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a729be7bf8831d539114840
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 02:11:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 02:31:14 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 03:03:13 UTC
Views: 4
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