Path Traversal Vulnerability in Open-iSCSI Software by Open-iSCSI
CVE-2026-44943

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Open-iscsi

Status
Open-iscsi
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-44943?

The Open-iSCSI software has a vulnerability that allows malicious actors to exploit improper directory limitations, enabling unauthorized file creation and data manipulation outside of intended directories. This flaw may be leveraged in man-in-the-middle attacks, granting the potential for significant disruption and unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

Affected Version(s)

open-iscsi ? <= 668ca1df9c9a1e9bdd5c999ae1d67c9c8909237e

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-44943
https://github.com/open-iscsi/open-iscsi/commit/668ca1df9...

CVSS V4

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Keith at Linneman Labs
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