CVE-2026-9774
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Directory Traversal and File Deletion in ATEN Unizon

Publication date: 2026-06-24

Last updated on: 2026-06-24

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
ATEN Unizon updateLicense Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of ATEN Unizon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the updateLicense method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files or create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-28502.
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Published
2026-06-24
Last Modified
2026-06-24
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2026-06-25
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2026-06-25
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aten unizon *
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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 exists in the ATEN Unizon software within the updateLicense method. It is a directory traversal arbitrary file deletion flaw that allows remote attackers, who have authentication, to delete arbitrary files on affected systems. The root cause is the lack of proper validation of user-supplied file paths before performing file operations.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially causing data loss or disruption of services. This can lead to a denial-of-service condition, impacting system availability and reliability.

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