CVE-2026-55878: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in symfony ux
Symfony UX is a JavaScript ecosystem for Symfony. From 2.32.0 before 2.36.1 and from 3.0.0 before 3.2.0, the ux:install console command installs files from a recipe kit by copying paths listed in a copy-files map, and because Path::isRelative() accepts paths like ../../../etc, a crafted or compromised kit can write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary locations or read local files outside the recipe directory. This issue is fixed in versions 2.36.1 and 3.2.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Symfony UX versions >=2.32.0 <2.36.1 and >=3.0.0 <3.2.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the ux:install console command. The command installs files from a recipe kit by copying paths listed in a copy-files map. Because Path::isRelative() incorrectly accepts paths like '../../../etc', an attacker controlling or crafting a recipe kit can cause the command to write or read files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to arbitrary file write or local file disclosure. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 2.36.1 and 3.2.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file write and local file read outside the intended directory, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS score is 7.8 (High), indicating significant impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Symfony UX to version 2.36.1 or later if using the 2.x branch, or to version 3.2.0 or later if using the 3.x branch. These versions contain the official fix for this path traversal vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-55878: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in symfony ux
Description
Symfony UX is a JavaScript ecosystem for Symfony. From 2.32.0 before 2.36.1 and from 3.0.0 before 3.2.0, the ux:install console command installs files from a recipe kit by copying paths listed in a copy-files map, and because Path::isRelative() accepts paths like ../../../etc, a crafted or compromised kit can write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary locations or read local files outside the recipe directory. This issue is fixed in versions 2.36.1 and 3.2.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Symfony UX versions >=2.32.0 <2.36.1 and >=3.0.0 <3.2.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the ux:install console command. The command installs files from a recipe kit by copying paths listed in a copy-files map. Because Path::isRelative() incorrectly accepts paths like '../../../etc', an attacker controlling or crafting a recipe kit can cause the command to write or read files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to arbitrary file write or local file disclosure. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 2.36.1 and 3.2.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file write and local file read outside the intended directory, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS score is 7.8 (High), indicating significant impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Symfony UX to version 2.36.1 or later if using the 2.x branch, or to version 3.2.0 or later if using the 3.x branch. These versions contain the official fix for this path traversal vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-17T16:59:42.759Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4ec4a7c9d9e3dbe3c8d542
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 21:44:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 10:11:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 23:55:11 UTC
Views: 80
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