CVE-2026-82765 Path traversal in FXA3000
Attackers with FTP access can view or alter arbitrary files on Contec FX series industrial devices due to a path traversal vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-82765?
CVE-2026-82765 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Contec Co., Ltd. FXA3000, published on 14 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Path traversal vulnerability exists in Contec FX5000 series, FX4000 series, and FX3000 series. If this vulnerability is exploited, arbitrary files on the server may be viewed and/or altered by an attacker who can access the product via FTP.
Weakness: CWE-23
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82765?
How do I fix CVE-2026-82765?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82765 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-2026-82765 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82765 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vqr-mgc9-pjp4.