ID:12325 - Exploit for Path traversal in wheel - CVE-2026-24049

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12325 - Exploit for Path traversal in wheel - CVE-2026-24049

ID:12325 - Exploit for Path traversal in wheel - CVE-2026-24049

Published: January 22, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU121929
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24049
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
wheel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wheel unpack. A remote attacker can craft a malicious wheel file that, when unpacked, changes the permissions of critical system files.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.