Path Traversal Vulnerability in OSPG binwalk by Open Source Community
CVE-2026-7179

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ospg

Status
Binwalk
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7179?

A security vulnerability has been identified in the OSPG binwalk tool, specifically in versions up to 2.4.3, affecting the read_null_terminated_string function within the WinCE Extraction Plugin. This flaw allows local attackers to manipulate the function's arguments and potentially exploit path traversal issues. As the vulnerable product has reached its end-of-life (EOL), the maintainer has indicated that no further action will be taken to address the vulnerability. Users are advised to migrate to binwalk version 3 to avoid potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

binwalk 2.4.0

binwalk 2.4.1

binwalk 2.4.2

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-2026-7179 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/359781
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359781/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/802228
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
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

dhabaleshwar (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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