CVE-2026-78886: Path Traversal in liketrek TREK
Description
CVE-2026-78886 is a path traversal vulnerability in liketrek TREK versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.22 affecting the Public Journey Photo Proxy component. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files. The attack complexity is high and exploitability is difficult. Upgrading to version 3.1.0 mitigates the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
liketrek
TREK
cpe:2.3:a:liketrek:trek:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
A path traversal vulnerability exists in liketrek TREK up to version 3.0.22 within the Public Journey Photo Proxy component, specifically in the file server/src/nest/journey/journey-public.controller.ts. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized file access. The attack requires high complexity and is difficult to exploit. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 3.1.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to perform path traversal attacks, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory. However, the attack complexity is high and exploitability is difficult, which limits the likelihood of successful exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade liketrek TREK to version 3.1.0 or later to mitigate this path traversal vulnerability. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:01:26.170Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8d8c95acd9273b492e1671
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 12:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 19:34:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 64
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