CVE-2026-124572
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Path Traversal in DataLinkDC Dinky

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-124572, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-11-09

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability has been found in DataLinkDC dinky up to 1.2.5. Affected by this issue is the function CatalogueController.upload of the file dinky-admin/src/main/java/org/dinky/controller/CatalogueController.java of the component Catalogue Upload API. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The researcher claims to have submitted a GHSA on the repository of the project.

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Published
2026-11-09
Last Modified
2026-11-09
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-11-09
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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

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in DataLinkDC dinky version 1.2.5 or earlier. It exists in the CatalogueController.upload function of the file dinky-admin/src/main/java/org/dinky/controller/CatalogueController.java. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files or directories on the server.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files, overwrite existing files, or execute arbitrary code on the server. This may lead to data breaches, system compromise, or service disruption depending on the server's configuration and permissions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade DataLinkDC dinky to version 1.2.5 or later to address the path traversal vulnerability in the Catalogue Upload API.

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