CVE-2026-36500 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute directory traversal via crafted requests in the Controller backup component, potentially reading unauthorized files.

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-2026-36500?

CVE-2026-36500 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the cluster-admin:backup-datastore component of Controller v12.0.5 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-36500?

How do I fix CVE-2026-36500?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-36500 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-2026-36500 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-36500 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wq62-rvp9-jp4w.

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