CVE-2026-8274

npitre cramfs-tools Directory cramfsck.c do_directory path traversal

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: May 11, 2026 at 04:45 AM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 06:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorCramfs Tools

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in npitre cramfs-tools up to 2.1. Affected is the function do_directory of the file cramfsck.c of the component Directory Handler. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2fc492747115b24d8a07eddd27a2d45229cb273c. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Vendor states this is fixed in 2.2 (unaffected)

Remediation

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References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362571
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362571/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/810864

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22

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