CVE-2026-13716 Path Traversal: '.../...//' in Crafty Controller

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit path traversal in file uploads to write arbitrary files and execute remote code on Crafty Controller servers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-13716?

CVE-2026-13716 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Arcadia Technology, LLC Crafty Controller, published on 11 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Path traversal in server import and admin file upload in Crafty Controller. Allows a remote, authenticated attacker to upload files to arbitrary paths permitted to the Crafty Controller application and perform remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-35

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Craftycontrol Crafty Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2026-13716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-13716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-13716 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-13716 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m7h-5589-9pp5.

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