CVE-2026-29858Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Sensitive file disclosure via download path traversal

Published Mar 18, 2026 · Updated Mar 18, 2026

Path traversal in aaPanel 7.57.0 allows remote attackers to read sensitive local files through the web-based download endpoint. The /download handler accepts filename values containing ../ sequences without constraining the resolved path, so requests can return files such as /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow. Possession of a generated temporary-login link is sufficient to reach the endpoint; the root-privileged service can disclose host-level secrets.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.31%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Path traversal in aaPanel 7.57.0 allows remote attackers to read sensitive local files through the web-based download endpoint. The /download handler accepts filename values containing ../ sequences without constraining the resolved path, so requests can return files such as /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow. Possession of a generated temporary-login link is sufficient to reach the endpoint; the root-privileged service can disclose host-level secrets.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-29858
Published
Mar 18, 2026
Updated
Mar 18, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-98, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 18, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 18, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.5CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1005Data from Local System

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