Path Traversal Vulnerability in MantisZip by Mantis
CVE-2026-96884

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mantis

Status
Mantiszip
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-96884?

A security flaw has been identified in MantisZip versions up to 0.4.5, specifically within the Path.Combine function of MainWindow.UI.cs in the Preview component. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file paths, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data through path traversal. Remote exploitation of this issue is possible, raising significant security concerns. Despite the project team's notification about this problem, no response has been recorded, leaving users potentially exposed.

Affected Version(s)

MantisZip 0.4.0

MantisZip 0.4.1

MantisZip 0.4.2

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-2026-96884 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/409081
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/409081/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-96884
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

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

0n1on (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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