Path Traversal Vulnerability in dbgate by Genesi
CVE-2026-101068

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Genesi

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-101068?

A security flaw has been identified in dbgate, impacting versions up to 7.3.1. The vulnerability resides in the zipJsonLinesData function, specifically within the Create Connection Endpoint. An attacker may manipulate the argument filePath to execute a path traversal attack, which could allow unauthorized access to files on the server. The exploit has been made public, raising alarm about potential remote exploitation. Although there were enhancements to secure other export endpoints, this particular endpoint remains vulnerable. Despite efforts to notify the vendor regarding this issue, no response has been provided.

Affected Version(s)

dbgate 7.3.0

dbgate 7.3.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

chenhuanlin (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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