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Detailed Analysis and PoC for CVE-2026-21440: Critical Path Traversal in AdonisJS Multipart Upload

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Published: Sun Jan 11 2026 (01/11/2026, 14:30:57 UTC)
Source: Community Curated

Description

This GitHub repository provides a detailed analysis and proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-21440, a critical path traversal vulnerability in the AdonisJS framework's multipart file upload handling. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The repository includes remediation guidance, affected versions, and a safe testing script for defenders.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 01/11/2026, 14:30:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This GitHub repository provides a detailed analysis and proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-21440, a critical path traversal vulnerability in the AdonisJS framework's multipart file upload handling. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The repository includes remediation guidance, affected versions, and a safe testing script for defenders.

Potential Impact

The content provides original, actionable threat intelligence including vulnerability details, impact, remediation steps, and a proof-of-concept exploit script, making it highly valuable for defenders. It is timely and technically detailed, fitting the platform's criteria.

Mitigation Recommendations

Defenders should immediately upgrade AdonisJS to patched versions 10.1.2 or later, sanitize file upload inputs, restrict filesystem permissions, and consider deploying WAF rules to detect path traversal attempts. Use the provided PoC script in a controlled environment to verify vulnerability presence.

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Required Action

Defenders should immediately upgrade AdonisJS to patched versions 10.1.2 or later, sanitize file upload inputs, restrict filesystem permissions, and consider deploying WAF rules to detect path traversal attempts. Use the provided PoC script in a controlled environment to verify vulnerability presence.

Technical Details

Community Item Id
6963b421da2266e8389e4126
Community Submitter Notes
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Threat ID: 6963b421da2266e8389e4129

Added to database: 1/11/2026, 2:30:57 PM

Last enriched: 1/11/2026, 2:30:57 PM

Last updated: 2/7/2026, 6:54:57 AM

Views: 246

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