CVE-2026-78196: Path Traversal in achorein expo-share-intent
Description
CVE-2026-78196 is a path traversal vulnerability in the achorein expo-share-intent component affecting versions 8.0 and 8.0.0. The flaw exists in the getDataColumn function of ExpoShareIntentModule.kt, where manipulation of the _display_name argument can lead to path traversal. The vulnerability requires local access to exploit. Upgrading to version 8.0.1 mitigates the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
achorein
expo-share-intent
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in achorein expo-share-intent up to version 8.0.0 involves a path traversal flaw in the Android File Copy Routine component, specifically in the getDataColumn function of ExpoShareIntentModule.kt. An attacker with local access can manipulate the _display_name argument to perform path traversal attacks. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 8.0.1, which includes a patch identified by commit c6900b1ed06fcc3ca4b09651348974ac5b95e4e6.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to manipulate file paths via the _display_name argument, potentially accessing or overwriting unintended files due to path traversal. The CVSS score of 4.8 indicates a medium severity impact, with low attack complexity and requiring local privileges. There is no indication of remote exploitation or active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the achorein expo-share-intent component to version 8.0.1, which contains the official patch addressing this path traversal vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T22:23:37.368Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8bce18acd9273b49f5b7cf
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 04:52:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:49:02 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 81
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