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CVE-2026-78435: Path Traversal in Faveo Helpdesk

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-78435cvecve-2026-78435
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 21:45:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Faveo
Product: Helpdesk

Description

CVE-2026-78435 is a path traversal vulnerability in Faveo Helpdesk versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.3. It affects the unlink function in the Logo Handler component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the argument data1 to perform path traversal. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or vendor response is available yet. The CVSS 4.0 score rates this as a medium severity issue.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
faveosuite/faveo-helpdesk
pkg:github/faveosuite/faveo-helpdesk
Affected versions
=2.0.0=2.0.1=2.0.2=2.0.3
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:faveo:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/24/2026, 22:22:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability exists in the unlink function of the file app/Http/Controllers/Admin/helpdesk/SettingsController.php within the Logo Handler component of Faveo Helpdesk. By manipulating the argument data1, an attacker can perform path traversal, potentially leading to unauthorized file deletion or manipulation. The issue affects versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires high privileges. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet provided a fix or official remediation guidance.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers with high privileges to perform path traversal via the unlink function, potentially deleting or manipulating files outside the intended directory. This could lead to partial denial of service or unauthorized file system changes. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1 reflects a medium impact with limited scope and complexity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected functionality to trusted users only and consider applying compensating controls to limit exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-24T15:45:39.675Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8cc0abacd9273b49319bd4

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 22:07:39 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 22:22:06 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:22:06 UTC

Views: 4

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