CVE-2026-9777: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
CVE-2026-9777 is a high-severity vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002 involving improper validation of user-supplied paths in the restoreDB method. This path traversal flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability arises from insufficient restriction of pathname inputs used in file operations, enabling remote code execution. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
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Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-9777 affects ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002 and is classified as CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory). It exists in the restoreDB method where user-supplied paths are not properly validated before being used in file operations. This flaw allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform path traversal, leading to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 7.2, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authentication but allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on affected installations of ATEN Unizon 2.7.262.002. This compromises system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the restoreDB functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid exposing the affected version to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-9777: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
Description
CVE-2026-9777 is a high-severity vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002 involving improper validation of user-supplied paths in the restoreDB method. This path traversal flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability arises from insufficient restriction of pathname inputs used in file operations, enabling remote code execution. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.2high
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-9777 affects ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002 and is classified as CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory). It exists in the restoreDB method where user-supplied paths are not properly validated before being used in file operations. This flaw allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform path traversal, leading to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 7.2, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authentication but allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on affected installations of ATEN Unizon 2.7.262.002. This compromises system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the restoreDB functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid exposing the affected version to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T22:19:24.989Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c501f4853345fc1e45cb7
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 21:46:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 22:01:03 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 22:36:32 UTC
Views: 3
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