Path Traversal Vulnerability in Aklivity Zilla Versions
CVE-2026-120324

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Aklivity

Status
Zilla
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-120324?

A weakness has been identified in Aklivity Zilla versions up to 1.3.4, 2.4.7, and 2.5.0-rc2, specifically within the Path.resolve function of the FileSystemServerFactory component. This vulnerability allows manipulation of argument parameters, leading to potential path traversal attacks. Remote exploitation is feasible, and public exploits have been released, increasing the risk of attacks. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.5.0-rc3, which effectively resolves this issue. A patch is made available with the identifier 46a8b15cbea157f7ae8b7cb865809a02fd6b1988.

Affected Version(s)

Zilla 1.3.0

Zilla 1.3.1

Zilla 1.3.2

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.

CVE-2026-120324 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/429656
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/429656/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-120324
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

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

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

chenhuanlin (VulDB User)
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