Directory Traversal Vulnerability in OpenList File List Program by OpenList Team
CVE-2026-69160

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openlistteam

Status
Openlist
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-69160?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in OpenList, affecting versions prior to 4.2.4. This flaw enables an authenticated user with CanShare permission to bypass directory restrictions. By manipulating the requested path to include sibling directories, an attacker can create shares for files outside their designated BasePath, leading to unauthorized reading of sensitive data. The issue has been addressed in version 4.2.4, highlighting the importance of proper directory boundary enforcement in file-sharing applications.

Affected Version(s)

OpenList < 4.2.4

References

https://github.com/OpenListTeam/OpenList/security/advisor...
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https://github.com/OpenListTeam/OpenList/commit/59bd34314...
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https://github.com/OpenListTeam/OpenList/releases/tag/v4.2.4
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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