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CVE-2026-72569

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 0.51% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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A critical path traversal vulnerability exists in the cube-root/directory-serve application, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to delete arbitrary files outside the intended directory when the application is executed with the --delete option. The flaw arises from inadequate sanitization of the req.query.file parameter, which permits attackers to manipulate file system paths using directory traversal sequences. Organizations utilizing this application should prioritize immediate remediation to prevent potential data loss and system compromise.

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CVE
CVE-2026-72569
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.51%

Original NVD Description

A path traversal vulnerability in cube-root/directory-serve through 1.3.7 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files outside the intended served directory when the application is run with the --delete option.