CVE-2026-9778: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
CVE-2026-9778 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It affects the ImportDeviceList method, where insufficient validation of user-supplied paths allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability requires authentication to exploit and can lead to full system compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon's ImportDeviceList method arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). The lack of proper validation of user-supplied file paths enables an authenticated attacker to perform directory traversal, leading to remote code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
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 affected ImportDeviceList functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Since authentication is required, enforcing strong authentication controls and limiting user privileges may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-9778: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ATEN Unizon
Description
CVE-2026-9778 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ATEN Unizon version 2.7.262.002. It affects the ImportDeviceList method, where insufficient validation of user-supplied paths allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability requires authentication to exploit and can lead to full system compromise.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.2high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ATEN Unizon's ImportDeviceList method arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). The lack of proper validation of user-supplied file paths enables an authenticated attacker to perform directory traversal, leading to remote code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
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 affected ImportDeviceList functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Since authentication is required, enforcing strong authentication controls and limiting user privileges may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T22:19:33.876Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c501f4853345fc1e45cbb
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 21:46:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 23:06:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 12:41:13 UTC
Views: 99
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