CVE-2026-1186
Path Traversal in EAP Legislator Zipx Extraction Enables Arbitrary File Write
Publication date: 2026-02-02
Last updated on: 2026-02-02
Assigner: CERT.PL
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| abcp | legislator | to 2.25 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1186 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in the EAP Legislator software's file extraction functionality. An attacker can create a malicious zipx archive with file paths that point outside the intended extraction directory. When a victim opens this archive, files can be extracted to arbitrary locations on the system, such as system startup folders, potentially allowing unauthorized file placement. [2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized files being placed and potentially executed in sensitive locations on a victim's system, such as system autostart folders. This could allow attackers to execute malicious code, compromise system integrity, or persist on the system without the user's knowledge. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to upgrade the EAP Legislator software to version 2.25a or later, where the path traversal issue in the file extraction functionality has been fixed. [2]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability allows an attacker to extract files to arbitrary locations on the victim's system, including sensitive directories such as system startup folders. This unauthorized file placement and potential execution could lead to compromise of system integrity and confidentiality."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Such unauthorized access and potential data manipulation may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of data integrity, confidentiality, and secure system operations.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these standards.'}] [2]