CVE-2026-120444
Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in GoFound via Database Parameter

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
GoFound through 1.4.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories by supplying ../ sequences in the database parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /api/db/create and /api/db/drop, directly or via a victim's browser, triggering os.RemoveAll on directories outside the data directory.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
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2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-120444

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-120444 is a path traversal vulnerability in GoFound versions up to 1.4.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server by exploiting the database parameter in the /api/db/drop endpoint. Attackers send crafted GET requests containing ../ sequences to manipulate paths outside the intended data directory, triggering the os.RemoveAll function.

Detection Guidance

Check for suspicious GET requests to /api/db/create or /api/db/drop endpoints containing ../ sequences. Monitor server logs for os.RemoveAll operations targeting directories outside the data directory. Use tools like curl to test endpoints: curl -v 'http://target/api/db/drop?database=../etc' or curl -v 'http://target/api/db/create?database=../etc/passwd'.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized deletion of critical directories on the server, potentially causing data loss, system instability, or denial of service. Attackers could target sensitive directories, including those containing application code, configuration files, or user data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized deletion of critical directories, potentially compromising data integrity and availability. For GDPR, this may violate Article 5 (integrity and confidentiality) and Article 32 (security of processing). For HIPAA, it could breach the Security Rule's integrity and availability requirements, risking unauthorized data loss.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade GoFound to a patched version beyond 1.4.1. If upgrading is not possible, restrict access to /api/db/create and /api/db/drop endpoints via firewall rules or web server configuration. Disable unauthenticated access to these endpoints if not required.

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