CVE-2026-1616
osim: Path Traversal via query parameters in Nginx configuration
Description
The $uri$args concatenation in nginx configuration file present in Open Security Issue Management (OSIM) prior v2025.9.0 allows path traversal attacks via query parameters.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 5:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
74b3a70d-cca6-4d34-9789-e83b222ae3be
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 74b3a70d-cca6-4d34-9789-e83b222ae3be | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OSIM to version 2025.9.0 or a newer version.
- Configure nginx to sanitize $uri$args to prevent traversal.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-1616.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/osim/pull/615 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:redhat:open_security_issue_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2025.9.0 Added Reference Type redhat-cnalr: https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/osim/pull/615 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by 74b3a70d-cca6-4d34-9789-e83b222ae3be
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The $uri$args concatenation in nginx configuration file present in Open Security Issue Management (OSIM) prior v2025.9.0 allows path traversal attacks via query parameters. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/osim/pull/615