CVE-2026-9778
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ATEN Unizon Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-06-24

Last updated on: 2026-06-24

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
ATEN Unizon ImportDeviceList Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ATEN Unizon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ImportDeviceList 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-28579.
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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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CVE-2026-9778
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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, specifically in the ImportDeviceList method. It is a directory traversal flaw that allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The issue arises because the software does not properly validate user-supplied file paths before using them in file operations, enabling attackers to execute code with SYSTEM-level privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with authentication to execute arbitrary code on your system with SYSTEM privileges. This means the attacker can potentially take full control of the affected device, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, system manipulation, or disruption of services.

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