CVE-2026-29962Network attack vector

Unauthenticated file disclosure via path traversal

Published May 18, 2026 · Updated May 18, 2026

Path traversal in HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary server files through a web endpoint. The /mailinspector/vendor/phpunit/phpunit.php endpoint uses user-controlled path parameters in file access operations without validation or path restriction. No authentication or user interaction is required, and disclosure is limited to readable operating-system and application files.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability1.16%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Path traversal in HSC MailInspector 5.3.3-7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary server files through a web endpoint. The /mailinspector/vendor/phpunit/phpunit.php endpoint uses user-controlled path parameters in file access operations without validation or path restriction. No authentication or user interaction is required, and disclosure is limited to readable operating-system and application files.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-29962
Published
May 18, 2026
Updated
May 18, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-73, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

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

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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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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Attacks

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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 exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-73External Control of File Name or Path
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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