CVE-2026-84442
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Path Traversal in MapQuest Get Directions App for Android

Publication date: 2026-09-02

Last updated on: 2026-09-02

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was identified in MapQuest Get Directions App 10.16.1 on Android. This vulnerability affects the function getDataColumn of the file ExpoShareIntentModule.kt of the component com.mapquest.android.ace. The manipulation leads to path traversal. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-09-02
Last Modified
2026-09-02
Generated
2026-09-02
AI Q&A
2026-09-02
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-84442
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69822

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mapquest get_directions_app 10.16.1

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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 is a path traversal vulnerability in the MapQuest Get Directions App for Android. It exists in the function getDataColumn of the file ExpoShareIntentModule.kt. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating file paths locally to access unauthorized directories.

Detection Guidance

Since this is a local path traversal vulnerability in the MapQuest Get Directions App, detection would require checking for suspicious file access patterns or unauthorized path modifications in the app's data directory. No specific network-based detection commands are provided in the available context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could read sensitive files outside the app's intended directory. This may lead to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation of app resources.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a local path traversal issue in the MapQuest Get Directions App, which could allow unauthorized access to files on the device. This may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive user data is exposed. However, specific compliance impacts are not detailed in the provided CVE data.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include uninstalling or disabling the MapQuest Get Directions App 10.16.1 on Android devices. Avoid using the app until a patch is released by the vendor. Monitor app permissions and file access logs for unusual activity.

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