SB2026092357 - Path traversal in BusyBox

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SB2026092357 - Path traversal in BusyBox

Published: September 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026092357
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-92205)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the libarchive component. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a malicous website or open a specially crafted file and create arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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