CVE-2026-57872 GV-LPC2011/LPC2211 - unauthorized directory traversal vulnerability (get_fcont.cgi)
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in get_fcont.cgi, leading to information disclosure on GeoVision cameras.
- 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-2026-57872?
CVE-2026-57872 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in GeoVision Inc. GV-LPCLPC2011/2211, published on 26 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated directory traversal vulnerability exists in get_fcont.cgi in GeoVision GV-LPC2011 and GV-LPC2211 V1.12 and earlier. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied file path input before the requested file is accessed by the CGI component. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to read arbitrary files accessible to the affected process, resulting in information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57872?
How do I fix CVE-2026-57872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57872 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-2026-57872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwf5-hg39-g9g9.