Path Traversal Vulnerability in SakanaAI Text-to-LoRA Component
CVE-2026-126996

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sakanaai

Status
Text-to-lora
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-126996?

A vulnerability exists in the function get_tokenizer within the Checkpoint Loading component of SakanaAI text-to-LoRA. By manipulating the argument base_model_name_or_path, an attacker can exploit this flaw to perform path traversal attacks remotely. The vulnerability was disclosed publicly, and despite early notification to the project, no mitigation has been implemented or communicated, exposing users to potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

text-to-LoRA 0.0.1

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.

CVE-2026-126996 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/436295
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/436295/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-126996
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dem000 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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