CVE-2026-85518

A flaw was found in OpenSCAP. When decomposing a Source DataStream (SDS) file, the application does not properly validate relative file path attributes, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user or automated system into decomposing a crafted datastream containing directory traversal sequences. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized file creation or modification outside the intended target directory with the permissions of the executing process.

Score
CVSS 3.1 6.1 Medium
Status
Awaiting Analysis - secalert@redhat.com
Published
2026-10-21
Last modified
2026-10-28
Weaknesses
CWE-22

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