CVE-2026-3179 A path traversal vulnerability was found in the FTP Backup on the ADM.

Critical 9.2 Published 25 Feb 2026 Updated 25 Feb 2026

A malicious FTP server can exploit path traversal in ASUSTOR ADM backups to overwrite files, potentially leading to remote code execution or privilege escalation.

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-2026-3179?

CVE-2026-3179 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in ASUSTOR ADM, published on 25 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FTP Backup on the ADM does not properly sanitize filenames received from the FTP server when parsing directory listings. A malicious server or MITM attacker can craft filenames containing path traversal sequences, causing the client to write files outside the intended backup directory. A path traversal vulnerability may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system and potentially achieve privilege escalation or remote code execution. Affected products and versions include: from ADM 4.1.0 through ADM 4.3.3.ROF1 as well as from ADM 5.0.0 through ADM 5.1.2.RE51.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asustor Data Master.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3179 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-2026-3179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-3179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmc4-44hv-rxcc.