CVE-2026-30345 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can write arbitrary files outside intended directories via a crafted import in CTFd's admin functionality, potentially leading to code execution.

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

What is CVE-2026-30345?

CVE-2026-30345 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A zip slip vulnerability in the Admin import functionality of CTFd v3.8.1-18-gdb5a18c4 allows attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended directories via supplying a crafted import.

Weakness: CWE-23

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-30345?

How do I fix CVE-2026-30345?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-30345 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-2026-30345 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-30345 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjvf-2pm6-3jqv.

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