CVE-2026-22860
Rack has a Directory Traversal via Rack:Directory
Description
Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface. Prior to versions 2.2.22, 3.1.20, and 3.2.5, `Rack::Directory`’s path check used a string prefix match on the expanded path. A request like `/../root_example/` can escape the configured root if the target path starts with the root string, allowing directory listing outside the intended root. Versions 2.2.22, 3.1.20, and 3.2.5 fix the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2026, 7:21 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 18, 2026, 7:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22860
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Rack to version 2.2.22 or later.
- Update Rack to version 3.1.20 or later.
- Update Rack to version 3.2.5 or later.
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-2026-22860.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/rack/rack/commit/75c5745c286637a8f049a33790c71237762069e7 | |
| https://github.com/rack/rack/security/advisories/GHSA-mxw3-3hh2-x2mh |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-22860 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-22860
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface. Prior to versions 2.2.22, 3.1.20, and 3.2.5, `Rack::Directory`’s path check used a string prefix match on the expanded path. A request like `/../root_example/` can escape the configured root if the target path starts with the root string, allowing directory listing outside the intended root. Versions 2.2.22, 3.1.20, and 3.2.5 fix the issue. 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 CWE CWE-548 Added Reference https://github.com/rack/rack/commit/75c5745c286637a8f049a33790c71237762069e7 Added Reference https://github.com/rack/rack/security/advisories/GHSA-mxw3-3hh2-x2mh