CVE-2026-33529 Zoraxy: Authenticated Path Traversal in Config Import leads to RCE
An authenticated attacker can exploit a path traversal in the config import endpoint to write arbitrary files, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-33529?
CVE-2026-33529 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in tobychui zoraxy, published on 26 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zoraxy is a general purpose HTTP reverse proxy and forwarding tool. Prior to version 3.3.2, an authenticated path traversal vulnerability in the configuration import endpoint allows an authenticated user to write arbitrary files outside the config directory, which can lead to RCE by creating a plugin. Version 3.3.2 patches the issue.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-33529?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/tobychui/zoraxy. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/tobychui/zoraxy Go | All versions | 3.3.2 |
github.com/tobychui/zoraxy Go | All versions | 3.3.2 |
github.com/tobychui/zoraxy Go | All versions | 3.3.2+incompatible |
Products include Zoraxy Zoraxy.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33529?
Upgrade github.com/tobychui/zoraxy to a fixed version for your release line: 3.3.2 or 3.3.2+incompatible.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-33529 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-33529 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pq3-326h-f8q9, GO-2026-4844.