CVE-2026-16653

boazsegev facil.io Public Folder http.c http_sendfile2 path traversal

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: July 23, 2026 at 01:15 AM UTC
Updated: October 24, 2026 at 01:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorFacil.io

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.7%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in boazsegev facil.io up to 0.7.58. This affects the function http_sendfile2 of the file lib/facil/http/http.c of the component Public Folder Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Remediation

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No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382396
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382396/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16653
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/860587
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/boazsegev/facil.io/issues/170

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
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Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22

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