CVE-2026-36227 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Easy Chat Server to read sensitive files and execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2026-36227?
CVE-2026-36227 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the UserName parameter
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-36227?
How do I fix CVE-2026-36227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-36227 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-2026-36227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-36227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxfv-852c-jjfw.