CVE-2026-6903: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Zurich Instruments LabOne
The LabOne Web Server, backing the LabOne User Interface, contains insufficient input validation in its file access functionality. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the host system that are accessible to the operating system user running the LabOne software. Additionally, the Web Server does not sufficiently restrict cross-origin requests, which could allow a remote attacker to trigger file access from a victim's browser by directing the victim to a malicious website. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the LabOne Web Server is running. Installations using only the LabOne APIs without starting the Web Server are not exposed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Zurich Instruments LabOne Web Server contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) caused by insufficient input validation in its file access functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to read arbitrary files on the host system with the privileges of the OS user running LabOne. Furthermore, the Web Server lacks sufficient cross-origin request restrictions (CWE-346), which could allow remote attackers to induce file access through a victim's browser by directing them to malicious websites. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the LabOne Web Server component is active; API-only usage without the Web Server is not vulnerable. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the host system with the operating system user's privileges running the LabOne software, potentially exposing sensitive information. The cross-origin request weakness could enable remote attackers to leverage victim browsers to access files without direct interaction with the LabOne Web Server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should disable the LabOne Web Server component if not required, as installations using only LabOne APIs without the Web Server are not vulnerable. Additionally, restrict network access to the LabOne Web Server to trusted users and networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2026-6903: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Zurich Instruments LabOne
Description
The LabOne Web Server, backing the LabOne User Interface, contains insufficient input validation in its file access functionality. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the host system that are accessible to the operating system user running the LabOne software. Additionally, the Web Server does not sufficiently restrict cross-origin requests, which could allow a remote attacker to trigger file access from a victim's browser by directing the victim to a malicious website. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the LabOne Web Server is running. Installations using only the LabOne APIs without starting the Web Server are not exposed.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Zurich Instruments LabOne Web Server contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) caused by insufficient input validation in its file access functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to read arbitrary files on the host system with the privileges of the OS user running LabOne. Furthermore, the Web Server lacks sufficient cross-origin request restrictions (CWE-346), which could allow remote attackers to induce file access through a victim's browser by directing them to malicious websites. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the LabOne Web Server component is active; API-only usage without the Web Server is not vulnerable. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the host system with the operating system user's privileges running the LabOne software, potentially exposing sensitive information. The cross-origin request weakness could enable remote attackers to leverage victim browsers to access files without direct interaction with the LabOne Web Server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should disable the LabOne Web Server component if not required, as installations using only LabOne APIs without the Web Server are not vulnerable. Additionally, restrict network access to the LabOne Web Server to trusted users and networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NCSC.ch
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-23T09:44:28.397Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e9eb8887115cfb68f9fc5d
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 9:51:04 AM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:06:04 AM
Last updated: 4/23/2026, 1:18:54 PM
Views: 5
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