CVE-2026-26099 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Owl opds
An attacker can manipulate configuration file search paths via a crafted network request, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-26099?
CVE-2026-26099 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Owl opds, published on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Owl opds 2.2.0.4 allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths via a crafted network request.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-26099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Owlcyberdefense Opds-Talon.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-26099 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-2026-26099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-26099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Owl opds
- CVE-2026-2333 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Owl opds
- CVE-2026-26093 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Owl opds
- CVE-2026-26095 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Owl opds
- CVE-2026-26096 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Owl opds
- CVE-2026-26101 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Owl opds
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cjp5-2c5h-3735.