CVE-2026-88937
knowns through 0.33.0 Path Traversal via Template Engine
CVSS 4.0 8.6 HIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8 HIGHCheck source for fixed versionsKEV status unknown
cve-program · CVE-2026-88937
Publishedknowns through 0.33.0 fails to properly validate template destination paths in the code generation template engine, allowing attackers to read and write arbitrary files outside the project root. Attackers can supply malicious templates that traverse directories to overwrite shell profiles, steal credentials, or achieve persistent code execution on victim systems.
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CVE-2026-88937 · CVE overview and exploitation status
cve-program · CVE-2026-88937
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-68cq-4rwm-f7jr
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-xjcg-5j3r-m6f9
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go#L625-L636
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go#L318-L344
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/knowns-through-0.33.0-path-traversal-via-template-engine
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