CVE-2026-5166
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Path Traversal in Pardus Software Center

Publication date: 2026-04-29

Last updated on: 2026-06-06

Assigner: Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus Software Center allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Pardus Software Center: before 0.6.4.
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Published
2026-04-29
Last Modified
2026-06-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-5166
EUVD
EUVD-2026-26248
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Vendor Product Version / Range
tubitak pardus_software_center to 1.0.3 (exc)
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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 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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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