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CVE-2026-81560: Path Traversal in blackms aistack

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-81560cvecve-2026-81560
Published: 08/27/2026 (08/27/2026, 10:30:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: blackms
Product: aistack

Description

CVE-2026-81560 is a path traversal vulnerability in blackms aistack affecting versions 1.6.0 and 1.6.1. It arises from improper handling of the req.url argument in the Static File Handler component (src/web/server.ts). This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 6.9 and a public exploit is available. The vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

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

Affected software

blackms

aistack

Affected versions
=1.6.0=1.6.1
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:blackms:aistack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 08:24:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability in blackms aistack up to versions 1.6.0 and 1.6.1 is due to insufficient validation of the req.url parameter in the Static File Handler component located in src/web/server.ts. This allows an attacker to perform path traversal attacks remotely by manipulating the URL argument, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory. The issue was reported early but remains unpatched, and public exploit code exists.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the server by traversing directories via crafted URL requests. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. There is no indication of privilege escalation or code execution from the provided data.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official fix or patch is currently available as the vendor has not responded. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. In the meantime, consider implementing web server-level access controls or input validation to restrict URL path traversal if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-27T05:00:16.374Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a9036a9acd9273b494a2f27

Added to database: 08/27/2026, 13:07:53 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 08:24:17 UTC

Last updated: 10/11/2026, 06:48:19 UTC

Views: 85

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