CVE-2026-40724: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Client Portal Ltd. Client Portal (Pro)
CP Client Arbitrary File Download in Client Portal (Pro) <= 5.6.2 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40724 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in Client Portal (Pro) versions up to 5.6.2. It enables an attacker with network access and low privileges to download arbitrary files from the affected system without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation or restriction of file pathnames, allowing traversal outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to download arbitrary files from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is high due to unauthorized file disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-40724: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Client Portal Ltd. Client Portal (Pro)
Description
CP Client Arbitrary File Download in Client Portal (Pro) <= 5.6.2 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40724 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in Client Portal (Pro) versions up to 5.6.2. It enables an attacker with network access and low privileges to download arbitrary files from the affected system without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation or restriction of file pathnames, allowing traversal outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to download arbitrary files from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is high due to unauthorized file disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:19:20.453Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3280490b89be68882ffa52
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 11:08:57 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 11:45:45 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:23:48 PM
Views: 7
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