CVE-2026-79824: CWE-30 Path traversal: '\dir\..\filename' in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Python 3.x
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE NonStop Python 3.x could allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in filenames in a TAR archive.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE NonStop Python 3.x
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal flaw (CWE-30) in HPE NonStop Python 3.x where specially crafted TAR archives containing filenames with '..' sequences can cause arbitrary file overwrite. The flaw enables an attacker to escape intended directory boundaries and write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.0, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data loss, unauthorized data modification, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:46:40.580Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad09e0d2cdf04f656204e55
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 09:34:05 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 09:48:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 19:00:27 UTC
Views: 17
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