CVE-2026-78435: Path Traversal in Faveo Helpdesk
Description
CVE-2026-78435 is a path traversal vulnerability in Faveo Helpdesk affecting versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.3. The flaw exists in the unlink function of the Logo Handler component, specifically in app/Http/Controllers/Admin/helpdesk/SettingsController.php. An attacker can remotely manipulate the argument data1 to perform path traversal. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official vendor response or patch is available yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Faveo
Helpdesk
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Faveo Helpdesk up to version 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to exploit a path traversal flaw via the unlink function in the Logo Handler component. The issue arises from improper validation of the argument data1 in app/Http/Controllers/Admin/helpdesk/SettingsController.php, enabling attackers to manipulate file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1 (medium severity) and was publicly disclosed without an official vendor fix or patch at the time of reporting.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server by traversing directories via the manipulated data1 argument. This could lead to denial of service or disruption of application functionality. The vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit and does not involve user interaction or confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is available yet. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the affected functionality and limiting privileges of users who can invoke the vulnerable function may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T15:45:39.675Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8cc0abacd9273b49319bd4
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 22:07:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 21:03:02 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 68
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