CVE-2026-8754: Path Traversal in AstrBotDevs AstrBot
CVE-2026-8754 is a path traversal vulnerability in AstrBotDevs AstrBot versions up to 4. 23. 5. The issue exists in the post_file function within the file astrbot/dashboard/routes/chat. py, specifically in the File Upload Handler component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the filename argument to perform path traversal. A patch is available in version 4. 23. 6 to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit a path traversal flaw in the post_file function of AstrBotDevs AstrBot (up to version 4.23.5). The flaw arises from improper handling of the filename argument in the file upload handler, enabling attackers to access or overwrite files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity). The issue is fixed in version 4.23.6 with the patch identified by commit aaec41e5054569ceaa1113593a34da7568e2d211.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access or modification of files on the affected system due to path traversal. This can compromise data integrity and confidentiality within the scope of the affected application. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact with network attack vector and low complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade AstrBot to version 4.23.6 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Applying this update will remediate the path traversal issue in the file upload handler. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-8754: Path Traversal in AstrBotDevs AstrBot
Description
CVE-2026-8754 is a path traversal vulnerability in AstrBotDevs AstrBot versions up to 4. 23. 5. The issue exists in the post_file function within the file astrbot/dashboard/routes/chat. py, specifically in the File Upload Handler component. An attacker can remotely manipulate the filename argument to perform path traversal. A patch is available in version 4. 23. 6 to address this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit a path traversal flaw in the post_file function of AstrBotDevs AstrBot (up to version 4.23.5). The flaw arises from improper handling of the filename argument in the file upload handler, enabling attackers to access or overwrite files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity). The issue is fixed in version 4.23.6 with the patch identified by commit aaec41e5054569ceaa1113593a34da7568e2d211.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access or modification of files on the affected system due to path traversal. This can compromise data integrity and confidentiality within the scope of the affected application. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact with network attack vector and low complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade AstrBot to version 4.23.6 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Applying this update will remediate the path traversal issue in the file upload handler. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-16T17:33:50.142Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a09b655ec166c07b0c3f736
Added to database: 5/17/2026, 12:36:37 PM
Last enriched: 5/17/2026, 12:51:35 PM
Last updated: 5/17/2026, 1:41:59 PM
Views: 4
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