CVE-2026-34790: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Endian Endian Firewall
Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and prior allow authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the remove ARCHIVE parameter to /cgi-bin/backup.cgi. The remove ARCHIVE parameter value is used to construct a file path without sanitization of directory traversal sequences, which is then passed to an unlink() call.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34790 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) affecting Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and prior. Authenticated users can supply directory traversal sequences in the remove ARCHIVE parameter to the /cgi-bin/backup.cgi script, which is used directly in an unlink() system call without sanitization. This allows deletion of arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction but does require authenticated access.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files on the Endian Firewall system. This can lead to denial of service or disruption of firewall functionality by removing critical files. The vulnerability does not allow remote code execution or privilege escalation directly but can impact system stability and security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is provided, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the /cgi-bin/backup.cgi endpoint. Consider implementing compensating controls such as application-level filtering or file system permissions to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
CVE-2026-34790: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Endian Endian Firewall
Description
Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and prior allow authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the remove ARCHIVE parameter to /cgi-bin/backup.cgi. The remove ARCHIVE parameter value is used to construct a file path without sanitization of directory traversal sequences, which is then passed to an unlink() call.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34790 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) affecting Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and prior. Authenticated users can supply directory traversal sequences in the remove ARCHIVE parameter to the /cgi-bin/backup.cgi script, which is used directly in an unlink() system call without sanitization. This allows deletion of arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction but does require authenticated access.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files on the Endian Firewall system. This can lead to denial of service or disruption of firewall functionality by removing critical files. The vulnerability does not allow remote code execution or privilege escalation directly but can impact system stability and security posture.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is provided, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the /cgi-bin/backup.cgi endpoint. Consider implementing compensating controls such as application-level filtering or file system permissions to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T20:26:18.724Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ce866ce6bfc5ba1de3361a
Added to database: 04/02/2026, 15:08:28 UTC
Last enriched: 05/26/2026, 07:44:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 87
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