GitHacker up to 1.1.7 Path Validation test_ref_validation.py add_head_file_tasks path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitHacker up to 1.1.7. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_head_file_tasks of the file tests/test_ref_validation.py of the component Path Validation. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-50024. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitHacker up to 1.1.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_head_file_tasks of the file tests/test_ref_validation.py of the component Path Validation. 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.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-50024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 1.1.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5f2a8ba is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GitHacker 1.1.8
Patch: 5f2a8ba

Timelineinfo

09/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50024 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-401863

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 22:06
Changes: 09/09/2026 22:06 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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