CVE-2026-95588: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AcyMailing Newsletter Team AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter <= 11.0.5 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-95588) in AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter (<= 11.0.5) is a path traversal issue that enables unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system. The flaw arises from improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories, allowing attackers to specify file paths outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high impact on availability but no impact on confidentiality or integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary file deletion on the targeted system, potentially disrupting service availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations.
CVE-2026-95588: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AcyMailing Newsletter Team AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter
Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter <= 11.0.5 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
AcyMailing Newsletter Team
AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-95588) in AcyMailing SMTP Newsletter (<= 11.0.5) is a path traversal issue that enables unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system. The flaw arises from improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories, allowing attackers to specify file paths outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high impact on availability but no impact on confidentiality or integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary file deletion on the targeted system, potentially disrupting service availability. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T09:18:20.378Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abe747fa43b0b3b89bcf0c9
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 14:55:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 15:09:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 23:26:14 UTC
Views: 3
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