CVE-2026-81560: Path Traversal in blackms 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
Affected software
blackms
aistack
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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