Owl opds up to 2.2.0.4 Network Request uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Owl opds up to 2.2.0.4. This impacts an unknown function of the component Network Request Handler. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-26099. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Owl opds up to 2.2.0.4. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Network Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Owl opds 2.2.0.4 allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths via a crafted network request.

The weakness was disclosed by Luca Borzacchiello. The advisory is available at nozominetworks.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-26099 since 02/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/27/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/11/2026 CVE reserved
02/20/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
02/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/27/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nozominetworks.com
Researcher: Luca Borzacchiello
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-26099 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-26099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347202

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2026 19:46
Updated: 02/27/2026 20:00
Changes: 02/20/2026 19:46 (66), 02/27/2026 20:00 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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