CVE-2026-78284: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS
CVE-2026-78284 is a high severity vulnerability in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS versions up to 3.7.42. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion via a path traversal flaw. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but causes a high impact on availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system by exploiting improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal). The affected versions are up to and including 3.7.42. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and a high impact on availability only. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary files on the system without authentication, leading to denial of service or disruption of the LMS availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected LMS installation and monitoring for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
CVE-2026-78284: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS
Description
CVE-2026-78284 is a high severity vulnerability in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS versions up to 3.7.42. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion via a path traversal flaw. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but causes a high impact on availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Stylemix MasterStudy LMS allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system by exploiting improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal). The affected versions are up to and including 3.7.42. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and a high impact on availability only. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary files on the system without authentication, leading to denial of service or disruption of the LMS availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected LMS installation and monitoring for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T07:38:04.148Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8cbd2aacd9273b492d3dec
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 21:52:42 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 22:07:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:15:19 UTC
Views: 4
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