CVE-2026-45230: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in DumbWareio DumbAssets
DumbAssets versions through 1. 0. 11 have a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by using .. / sequences in the filesToDelete array, bypassing directory restrictions. The vulnerability can lead to deletion of critical files like server. js or package. json, resulting in complete denial of service. The optional authentication control is disabled by default, increasing exposure. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-45230 is a path traversal vulnerability in DumbWareio's DumbAssets product affecting versions through 1.0.11. The issue exists in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint where the filesToDelete array parameters do not properly restrict pathname traversal. Attackers can supply ../ sequences to escape the intended directory boundaries and delete arbitrary files, including critical application files. The vulnerability is exploitable without authentication due to the disabled-by-default authentication control, enabling potential denial of service by deleting essential files.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server running DumbAssets, including critical files such as server.js or package.json. This can cause complete denial of service of the application. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider enabling and enforcing authentication controls if possible, and restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint. Monitor for any updates from DumbWareio regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-45230: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in DumbWareio DumbAssets
Description
DumbAssets versions through 1. 0. 11 have a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by using .. / sequences in the filesToDelete array, bypassing directory restrictions. The vulnerability can lead to deletion of critical files like server. js or package. json, resulting in complete denial of service. The optional authentication control is disabled by default, increasing exposure. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-45230 is a path traversal vulnerability in DumbWareio's DumbAssets product affecting versions through 1.0.11. The issue exists in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint where the filesToDelete array parameters do not properly restrict pathname traversal. Attackers can supply ../ sequences to escape the intended directory boundaries and delete arbitrary files, including critical application files. The vulnerability is exploitable without authentication due to the disabled-by-default authentication control, enabling potential denial of service by deleting essential files.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server running DumbAssets, including critical files such as server.js or package.json. This can cause complete denial of service of the application. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider enabling and enforcing authentication controls if possible, and restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint. Monitor for any updates from DumbWareio regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-11T14:14:49.612Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0b58bcec166c07b0df8a1d
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 6:21:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 6:36:35 PM
Last updated: 5/18/2026, 7:42:05 PM
Views: 4
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