CVE-2026-38360 dash-uploader has a directory traversal vulnerability
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a directory traversal vulnerability in the dash-uploader Python library.
- 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-2026-38360?
CVE-2026-38360 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 fohrloop dash-uploader v.0.1.0 through v.0.7.0a2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dash_uploader/httprequesthandler.py, BaseHttpRequestHandler.get_temp_root(), BaseHttpRequestHandler._post() components.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-38360?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including dash-uploader.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
dash-uploader PyPI | From 0.1.0 to 0.7.0a2 | None |
dash-uploader PyPI | From 0.1.0 to 0.7.0a2 | None |
dash-uploader PyPI | From 0.1.0 to 0.7.0a2 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2026-38360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-38360 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-2026-38360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-38360 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rf6-x59v-5jfv, PYSEC-2026-320.