CVE-2026-9776: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
CVE-2026-9776 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without authentication by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied paths in the writeFileToHttpServletResponse method. The vulnerability can lead to information disclosure with SYSTEM-level context.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in the writeFileToHttpServletResponse method. Due to lack of proper validation of user-supplied file paths, remote attackers can perform directory traversal attacks to access sensitive files. Exploitation does not require authentication and results in information disclosure under SYSTEM privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to disclose sensitive information from the affected system with SYSTEM-level privileges. This can lead to exposure of confidential data, potentially compromising system security and privacy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Users should monitor ATEN's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-9776: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
Description
CVE-2026-9776 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without authentication by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied paths in the writeFileToHttpServletResponse method. The vulnerability can lead to information disclosure with SYSTEM-level context.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in the writeFileToHttpServletResponse method. Due to lack of proper validation of user-supplied file paths, remote attackers can perform directory traversal attacks to access sensitive files. Exploitation does not require authentication and results in information disclosure under SYSTEM privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to disclose sensitive information from the affected system with SYSTEM-level privileges. This can lead to exposure of confidential data, potentially compromising system security and privacy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Users should monitor ATEN's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T22:19:10.099Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c501f4853345fc1e45cb3
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 21:46:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 23:07:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:41:16 UTC
Views: 100
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