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CVE-2026-5638: Path Traversal in HerikLyma CPPWebFramework

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5638cvecve-2026-5638
Published: Mon Apr 06 2026 (04/06/2026, 08:30:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: HerikLyma
Product: CPPWebFramework

Description

CVE-2026-5638 is a path traversal vulnerability in HerikLyma CPPWebFramework versions up to 3. 1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate inputs to traverse directories on the affected system. The issue was reported early to the project, but no response or fix has been provided yet. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 6. 9, indicating medium severity.

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AILast updated: 04/13/2026, 15:19:14 UTC

Technical Analysis

HerikLyma CPPWebFramework versions 3.0 and 3.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate certain inputs to access files and directories outside the intended scope. Although the project was notified early, no official remediation or patch has been released. The exploit is publicly available, which may facilitate exploitation attempts.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable framework. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information or configuration files. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, the CVSS vector indicates low complexity and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond the path traversal itself.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official fix or patch is currently available for this vulnerability. Users of HerikLyma CPPWebFramework versions 3.0 and 3.1 should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a patch is released, consider implementing network-level protections such as restricting access to the vulnerable service or using web application firewalls to detect and block path traversal attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-05T20:20:53.735Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d372ac0a160ebd92932915

Added to database: 4/6/2026, 8:45:32 AM

Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 3:19:14 PM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:52:34 AM

Views: 51

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