CVE-2026-88937: knowns · Path Traversal
Affects knowns-dev knownsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 16:58:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| knowns-devknowns | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubknowns-dev/knownspkg:github/knowns-dev/knownsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, avoid using affected versions or restrict template inputs to trusted sources to mitigate risk.
Description
knowns versions up to 0.33.0 have a path traversal vulnerability in the template engine that allows attackers to read and write files outside the project root. This can lead to overwriting critical files, stealing credentials, or persistent code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized file access and modification outside the project root directory. This includes overwriting sensitive files such as shell profiles, which may allow attackers to maintain persistent code execution or steal credentials, significantly compromising system security.
References
- github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-68cq-4rwm-f7jr (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-xjcg-5j3r-m6f9 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/knowns-through-0.33.0-path-traversal-via-template-engine (opens in a new tab)