VDB-346161 · Submit #749985 · CVE-2026-2552

ZenTao up to 21.7.8 Editor editor/control.php delete filePath path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ZenTao up to 21.7.8. This affects the function delete of the file editor/control.php of the component Committer. Performing a manipulation of the argument filePath results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-2552. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ZenTao up to 21.7.8. This affects the function delete of the file editor/control.php of the component Editor. The manipulation of the argument filePath with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-2552. The exploitability is told to be easy. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:editor/control.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 21.7.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-6093). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

ZenTao

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Google Hack: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: ZenTao 21.7.9

Timelineinfo

02/15/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/18/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒

CVE: CVE-2026-2552 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2552
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346161
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2026 17:25
Updated: 02/18/2026 14:29
Changes: 02/15/2026 17:25 (56), 02/16/2026 13:28 (30), 02/18/2026 00:47 (1), 02/18/2026 14:29 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: ez-lbz
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #749985: Zentao PMS <=21.7.8 Arbitrary File Deletion (by ez-lbz)

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.