CVE-2026-1020
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Publication date: 2026-01-16
Last updated on: 2026-01-16
Assigner: TWCERT/CC
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gotac | police_statistics_database_system | From 1.0.3 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-36 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1020 is an Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability in the Police Statistics Database System developed by Gotac. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to enumerate the system file directory, meaning they can access and list files on the system without needing to log in or have any privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system's file directory, potentially exposing sensitive files and information. Although it does not directly allow modification or deletion, the exposure of system files can lead to further attacks or information leakage. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate step to mitigate the Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability (CVE-2026-1020) in the Police Statistics Database System is to update the system to version 1.0.3 or later. [1]