mvt-project mvt up to 2026.5.11 iOS Backup File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mvt-project mvt up to 2026.5.11. Affected is an unknown function of the component iOS Backup Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument File results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-46486. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in mvt-project mvt up to 2026.5.11. This affects some unknown processing of the component iOS Backup Handler. The manipulation of the argument File 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 summary by CVE is:

MVT (Mobile Verification Toolkit) helps with conducting forensics of mobile devices in order to find signs of a potential compromise. Prior to version 2026.5.12, there is a path traversal vulnerability via unsanitized File identifiers in iOS Backup processing. This issue has been patched in version 2026.5.12.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-46486 since 05/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2026.5.12 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: mvt 2026.5.12

Timelineinfo

05/14/2026 CVE reserved
06/08/2026 +25 days Advisory disclosed
06/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-5h3g-px23-w6vw
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46486 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369291

Entryinfo

Created: 06/08/2026 21:41
Changes: 06/08/2026 21:41 (71)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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