Openscap: openscap: arbitrary file write via path traversal in source datastream decomposition
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cve-program · CVE-2026-85518
PublishedA flaw was found in OpenSCAP. When decomposing a Source DataStream (SDS) file, the application does not properly validate relative file path attributes, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user or automated system into decomposing a crafted datastream containing directory traversal sequences. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized file creation or modification outside the intended target directory with the permissions of the executing process.
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- 21 Oct 2026 19:42:54 UTC
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- 21 Oct 2026 19:42:54 UTC
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- 23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · 6.1 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L