CVE-2026-5166
Path Traversal in Pardus Software Center
Publication date: 2026-04-29
Last updated on: 2026-05-04
Assigner: Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tubitak | pardus_software_center | to 1.0.3 (exc) |
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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?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the Pardus Software Center developed by TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute. It occurs because the software does not properly limit access to restricted directories, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths to access files and directories outside the intended scope.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories. According to the CVSS score of 9.6, it can lead to complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected system.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the Pardus Software Center before version 1.0.3. It allows an attacker to improperly access files and directories outside the intended restricted directory by manipulating the pathname.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories. According to the CVSS score of 9.6, it can lead to complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected system.