VDB-343164 · CVE-2026-24909 · EUVD-2026-4860

vlt up to 1.0.0-rc.9 Tar path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in vlt up to 1.0.0-rc.9. This affects an unknown function of the component Tar Handler. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-24909. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in vlt up to 1.0.0-rc.9. Affected is an unknown part of the component Tar Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vlt before 1.0.0-rc.10 mishandles path sanitization for tar, leading to path traversal during extraction.

The advisory is shared for download at scworld.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-24909 since 01/27/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0-rc.10 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-4860). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: vlt 1.0.0-rc.10
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/27/2026 CVE reserved
01/28/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
01/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/29/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: scworld.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24909 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24909
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-343164
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2026 08:07
Updated: 01/29/2026 14:38
Changes: 01/28/2026 08:07 (64), 01/29/2026 14:38 (1)
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