Description
Path traversal vulnerability in UnPoller 2.33.0 password field allows arbitrary file read and network exfiltration.
Published: 2026-08-26
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary file read and network exfiltration via path traversal in the password field
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a path traversal flaw that leaks arbitrary files from the system through the password field of UnPoller 2.33.0. An attacker who can submit a specially crafted password can read any file on the host that the UnPoller process can access. This grants confidential data leakage and can be used to exfiltrate data over the network. The weakness corresponds to a classic directory traversal weakness that bypasses intended access restrictions. The likely attack vector is remote via the web interface, inferred from the presence of the vulnerable password field.

Affected Systems

UnPoller 2.33.0 is the affected version. Users running this exact software version are vulnerable and should verify their installation against newer releases.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.5 while the EPSS score remains <1%; the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that remote attackers can trigger the exploit via the web interface password field. Because the flaw enables reading of any file accessible to the UnPoller process, the risk of data disclosure is high, especially on systems storing sensitive configuration or user data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 19:46 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update UnPoller to the latest version that fixes the path traversal flaw
  • If an immediate update is not possible, restrict external access to the UnPoller interface to trusted IP addresses using firewall or reverse‑proxy rules
  • Implement input validation on the password field to reject path traversal sequences such as '../' and enforce a whitelist of allowed characters

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 19:46 UTC.

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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title UnPoller 2.33.0 Path Traversal Allows Arbitrary File Read and Exfiltration

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Path Traversal in UnPoller Password Field Enabling Arbitrary File Read and Exfiltration
Weaknesses CWE-200

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Path Traversal in UnPoller Password Field Enabling Arbitrary File Read and Exfiltration
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-22

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Path traversal vulnerability in UnPoller 2.33.0 password field allows arbitrary file read and network exfiltration.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T18:55:10.030Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-36851

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Updated: 2026-08-27T18:55:05.030Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-26T19:16:49.850

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:12:02.273

Link: CVE-2026-36851

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Updated: 2026-08-28T20:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')