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V4: OpenList: Authenticated users can rename files outside their base path via batch rename `src_name` traversal

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High
Published: 07/24/2026 (07/24/2026, 22:29:08 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: github.com/OpenListTeam/OpenList/v4

Description

An authenticated user with rename permission in OpenList v4 can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the batch rename API to rename files outside their authorized base directory. The vulnerability arises because the source filename parameter (`src_name`) is not properly validated for path traversal, allowing escape from the constrained source directory. This can lead to unauthorized file renaming across directories. The issue affects versions prior to 4.2.4.

CVSS v3.1

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Affected software

Goghsa
github.com/OpenListTeam/OpenList/v4
Affected versions
<4.2.4

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/25/2026, 23:50:25 UTC

Technical Analysis

The `/api/fs/batch_rename` endpoint in OpenList v4 improperly validates the `src_name` parameter during batch rename operations. While the target directory (`src_dir`) is constrained and authorized, the source filename (`src_name`) is concatenated without sufficient validation, allowing path traversal sequences such as `../../` to escape the authorized directory. This results in renaming files outside the user's base path despite permission checks being limited to the constrained directory. The vulnerability is due to missing validation on `src_name` and path normalization occurring after authorization checks. The flaw is confirmed by a proof-of-concept that demonstrates renaming a file outside the authorized directory by an authenticated user with rename permission but without admin privileges.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authenticated access and rename permissions can rename arbitrary files outside their authorized directory by exploiting path traversal in the source filename parameter. This can lead to unauthorized modification of files, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity of data. The vulnerability does not require administrative privileges but does require rename permission. 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 a patch is available, restrict rename permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious rename activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable batch rename API to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates for an official fix.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-95cv-r8x4-vh75
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["Go"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a65421d9c2644c7f8088077

Added to database: 07/25/2026, 23:09:17 UTC

Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 23:50:25 UTC

Last updated: 07/26/2026, 03:56:05 UTC

Views: 4

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