Wireshark up to 4.4.14/4.6.4 Profile Import path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Wireshark up to 4.4.14/4.6.4. This affects an unknown function of the component Profile Import Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-5656. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 4.4.14/4.6.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Profile Import Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Profile import path traversal in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution

The advisory is shared for download at wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-5656 since 04/06/2026. The exploitation appears 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 313625 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : wireshark (openSUSE-SU-2026:20685-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.4.15 or 4.6.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (313625) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1311). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source Wireshark

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 313625
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : wireshark (openSUSE-SU-2026:20685-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Wireshark 4.4.15/4.6.5

Timelineinfo

04/06/2026 CVE reserved
05/01/2026 +25 days Advisory disclosed
05/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/02/2026 +62 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: 21115
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5656 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360412
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1311 - Wireshark: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2026 07:43
Updated: 07/02/2026 17:07
Changes: 05/01/2026 07:43 (65), 05/01/2026 13:09 (7), 05/11/2026 06:23 (2), 07/02/2026 17:07 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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