CVE-2026-16088
halo-dev halo Files Backup Endpoint MigrationEndpoint.java download path traversal
Description
A vulnerability was detected in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Download of the file MigrationEndpoint.java of the component Files Backup Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
July 18, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 18, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16088
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update halo-dev halo to version 2.24.2 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for Files Backup Endpoint.
- Restrict file access permissions.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:halo:halo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'halo-dev', 'modules': ['Files Backup Endpoint'], 'product': 'halo', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.24.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.24.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.24.2'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was detected in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Download of the file MigrationEndpoint.java of the component Files Backup Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/ Added Reference https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/issues/10064 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16088 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/853097 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/379798 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/379798/cti