CVE-2026-4222
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Path Traversal in SSCMS Plugin Installer Allows Remote Exploit

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-4222, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was determined in SSCMS up to 7.4.0. This vulnerability affects the function PathUtils.RemoveParentPath of the file /api/admin/plugins/install/actions/download. This manipulation of the argument path causes path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-03-16
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
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Vendor Product Version / Range
sscms sscms to 7.4.0 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in SSCMS up to version 7.4.0, specifically in the function PathUtils.RemoveParentPath within the file /api/admin/plugins/install/actions/download. It involves manipulation of the argument path, which leads to a path traversal issue. This means an attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to access files or directories outside the intended scope.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform path traversal, potentially accessing unauthorized files or directories on the affected system. This can lead to information disclosure or modification of files, which may compromise system integrity or confidentiality.

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