CVE-2026-72567: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AsyncFuncAI deepwiki-open
CVE-2026-72567 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in AsyncFuncAI's deepwiki-open product. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write or delete arbitrary files with root privileges via the wiki-cache endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-controlled input used to construct file paths.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in the deepwiki-open product by AsyncFuncAI due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. Specifically, the api/api.py wiki-cache endpoint constructs file paths from user-supplied owner, repo, and repo_type fields without proper sanitization. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to perform path traversal attacks, allowing them to write to or delete arbitrary files on the system with root privileges. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.8, reflecting its critical severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root-level file system access, enabling arbitrary file write and deletion. This can lead to complete system compromise, data loss, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid exposing the wiki-cache endpoint to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-72567: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AsyncFuncAI deepwiki-open
Description
CVE-2026-72567 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in AsyncFuncAI's deepwiki-open product. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write or delete arbitrary files with root privileges via the wiki-cache endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-controlled input used to construct file paths.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
AsyncFuncAI
deepwiki-open
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in the deepwiki-open product by AsyncFuncAI due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. Specifically, the api/api.py wiki-cache endpoint constructs file paths from user-supplied owner, repo, and repo_type fields without proper sanitization. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to perform path traversal attacks, allowing them to write to or delete arbitrary files on the system with root privileges. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.8, reflecting its critical severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root-level file system access, enabling arbitrary file write and deletion. This can lead to complete system compromise, data loss, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid exposing the wiki-cache endpoint to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TuranSec
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-10T10:32:53.853Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79ae6ebf8831d5398afd05
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 10:56:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:57:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 15:45:08 UTC
Views: 50
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