CVE-2026-9774: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
CVE-2026-9774 is a path traversal vulnerability in the updateLicense method of ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It allows authenticated remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system by supplying a crafted pathname that bypasses directory restrictions. This can lead to denial-of-service conditions. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon arises from improper validation of user-supplied paths in the updateLicense method, enabling authenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion via path traversal. The flaw can cause denial-of-service by removing critical files. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 and was tracked as ZDI-CAN-28502. It affects version 2.7.262.002 of the product. No official patch or remediation level has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the system running ATEN Unizon 2.7.262.002, potentially disrupting service and causing denial-of-service. There is no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability are affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the updateLicense functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
CVE-2026-9774: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
Description
CVE-2026-9774 is a path traversal vulnerability in the updateLicense method of ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It allows authenticated remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system by supplying a crafted pathname that bypasses directory restrictions. This can lead to denial-of-service conditions. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.0
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon arises from improper validation of user-supplied paths in the updateLicense method, enabling authenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion via path traversal. The flaw can cause denial-of-service by removing critical files. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 and was tracked as ZDI-CAN-28502. It affects version 2.7.262.002 of the product. No official patch or remediation level has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the system running ATEN Unizon 2.7.262.002, potentially disrupting service and causing denial-of-service. There is no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability are affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the updateLicense functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T22:18:47.840Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c501f4853345fc1e45cab
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 21:46:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 22:01:47 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 22:54:27 UTC
Views: 5
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