CVE-2026-105834
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Path Traversal in Rundeck Prior to 6.2.0

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Rundeck before 6.2.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows users holding only the project configure ACL to read arbitrary server files by setting resources.source.N.config.file to any absolute path. Attackers can retrieve file contents through editProjectNodeSourceFile or the apiSourceGetContent endpoint to obtain database passwords, LDAP bind credentials, and other projects' data.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-105834
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93378

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rundeck rundeck 0

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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

Rundeck before version 6.2.0 has a path traversal flaw. Users with only project configure ACL permissions can read arbitrary server files by setting resources.source.N.config.file to an absolute path. Attackers exploit this via editProjectNodeSourceFile or apiSourceGetContent to access sensitive files like database passwords or LDAP credentials.

Detection Guidance

Check Rundeck version with 'rpm -qa rundeck' or 'dpkg -l rundeck'. If version is below 6.2.0, the system is vulnerable. Inspect API endpoints for unauthorized access attempts to editProjectNodeSourceFile or apiSourceGetContent.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive server files, including credentials and project data. Attackers could steal database passwords, LDAP bind credentials, or other confidential information, leading to data breaches or further system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Rundeck to version 6.2.0 or later immediately. Review and restrict project configure ACL permissions to prevent unauthorized file access. Monitor logs for suspicious API requests to affected endpoints.

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