CVE-2026-24479: zhblue hustoj · Path Traversal
Affects zhblue hustojSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB) · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 26.01.24 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 8.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 94% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.01.24
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
1 Metasploit module · 1 Exploit-DB entry, 93 days after disclosure
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by GitHub, Inc.
, 4 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
In Threat Radar
record ingested
, 7 minutes after disclosure
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
HUSTOJ Zip-Slip v26.01.24 - RCE
, 93 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade hustoj and zhblue/hustoj to 26.01.24.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| zhbluehustoj | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubzhblue/hustojpkg:github/zhblue/hustojOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Immediate upgrade to hustoj version 26.01.24 or later is the primary mitigation step, as this version contains the fix for the path traversal issue. Until upgrade is possible, organizations should implement strict validation of uploaded ZIP files, rejecting archives containing path traversal sequences or unexpected directory structures. Employ sandboxed extraction environments with limited permissions to prevent files from being written outside designated directories. Web server configurations should restrict execution permissions in upload directories and enforce least privilege principles. Monitoring and logging of file upload activities can help detect suspicious attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on file upload functionalities are recommended. Additionally, network segmentation can limit the impact of a compromised server. Educating administrators about this vulnerability and ensuring timely patch management processes are critical to prevent exploitation.
Description
CVE-2026-24479 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in the zhblue hustoj online judge platform prior to version 26.01.24. The vulnerability exists in the problem_import_qduoj.php and problem_import_hoj.php modules, which improperly sanitize filenames within uploaded ZIP archives. An attacker can craft a malicious ZIP containing files with path traversal sequences (e.g. , .. /..