CVE-2026-97226: Path Traversal in DbGate
CVE-2026-97226 is a medium severity path traversal vulnerability in DbGate affecting versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.0 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.1. The flaw exists in the fs.readFile function of the files-style Endpoint, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the filePath/uri argument to access unauthorized files. The vendor has not responded to disclosure requests, and no patch or official remediation is currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in DbGate up to versions 7.2.5 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.1 allows remote attackers to perform path traversal via manipulation of the filePath/uri argument in the fs.readFile function within packages/api/src/controllers/files.js. This enables unauthorized reading of files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vendor has not provided any response or patch information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to read arbitrary files on the server remotely, potentially exposing sensitive information. The impact is limited to information disclosure as per the CVSS vector and description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity involving file read requests until an official patch is available.
CVE-2026-97226: Path Traversal in DbGate
Description
CVE-2026-97226 is a medium severity path traversal vulnerability in DbGate affecting versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.0 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.1. The flaw exists in the fs.readFile function of the files-style Endpoint, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the filePath/uri argument to access unauthorized files. The vendor has not responded to disclosure requests, and no patch or official remediation is currently confirmed.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
DbGate
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in DbGate up to versions 7.2.5 and 7.3.1-premium-beta.1 allows remote attackers to perform path traversal via manipulation of the filePath/uri argument in the fs.readFile function within packages/api/src/controllers/files.js. This enables unauthorized reading of files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vendor has not provided any response or patch information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to read arbitrary files on the server remotely, potentially exposing sensitive information. The impact is limited to information disclosure as per the CVSS vector and description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity involving file read requests until an official patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T09:53:22.931Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab549d5f7a7c54106846f25
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 16:03:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 16:18:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 16:28:21 UTC
Views: 5
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