CVE-2026-7766: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3
Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3 camera management panel suffers from a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via crafted GET requests. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS 8.3 score. A fix was released on 2026-04-23 for KG-5260xxxx-IL-(G)2 cameras and on 2025-04-21 for other affected products. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed for KG-5230TAS-IL-3, so users should verify vendor advisories for remediation guidance.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7766 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3 camera management panel. It allows unauthenticated attackers to send GET requests with arbitrary file paths to read files on the server outside the intended directory. The issue affects multiple Kenik camera models, with patches released in April 2025 and April 2026 for different product lines. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.3, indicating high severity due to unauthenticated remote access with high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory explicitly confirms patch availability for KG-5230TAS-IL-3, so remediation status should be verified.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the affected device's server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not indicate integrity or availability impact. The high CVSS score reflects the ease of exploitation and the potential sensitivity of exposed data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor released fixes for related products in April 2025 and April 2026. Users of KG-5230TAS-IL-3 should check the official Kenik advisories for patch availability and apply updates accordingly. Until confirmed patched, restrict network access to the management panel to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updated remediation information. Patch status is not yet confirmed for KG-5230TAS-IL-3 specifically; verify with Kenik's official guidance.
CVE-2026-7766: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3
Description
Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3 camera management panel suffers from a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via crafted GET requests. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS 8.3 score. A fix was released on 2026-04-23 for KG-5260xxxx-IL-(G)2 cameras and on 2025-04-21 for other affected products. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed for KG-5230TAS-IL-3, so users should verify vendor advisories for remediation guidance.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7766 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Kenik KG-5230TAS-IL-3 camera management panel. It allows unauthenticated attackers to send GET requests with arbitrary file paths to read files on the server outside the intended directory. The issue affects multiple Kenik camera models, with patches released in April 2025 and April 2026 for different product lines. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.3, indicating high severity due to unauthenticated remote access with high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory explicitly confirms patch availability for KG-5230TAS-IL-3, so remediation status should be verified.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the affected device's server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not indicate integrity or availability impact. The high CVSS score reflects the ease of exploitation and the potential sensitivity of exposed data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor released fixes for related products in April 2025 and April 2026. Users of KG-5230TAS-IL-3 should check the official Kenik advisories for patch availability and apply updates accordingly. Until confirmed patched, restrict network access to the management panel to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updated remediation information. Patch status is not yet confirmed for KG-5230TAS-IL-3 specifically; verify with Kenik's official guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-PL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-04T10:01:33.811Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a143fa4a5ae1af1aa9bc26d
Added to database: 05/25/2026, 12:25:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/01/2026, 20:49:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 69
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