CVE-2026-124582
WebTorrent File Path torrent.js getFileModtimes path traversal
Description
A vulnerability was identified in WebTorrent up to 2.8.5/3.0.21. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getFileModtimes of the file torrent.js of the component File Path Handler. Such manipulation of the argument file.path leads to path traversal. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The reported GitHub issue was closed with the label "not planned".
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulDB
Solution
- Review and validate file path inputs.
- Implement strict path sanitization.
- Update WebTorrent to a patched version if available.
- Consider alternative components if not patched.
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