CVE-2026-27884
NetExec vulnerable to arbitrary file write via path traversal in spider_plus module
Description
NetExec is a network execution tool. Prior to version 1.5.1, the module spider_plus improperly creates the output file and folder path when saving files from SMB shares. It does not take into account that it is possible for Linux SMB shares to have path traversal characters such as `../` in them. An attacker can craft a filename in an SMB share that includes these characters, which when spider_plus crawls and downloads, can write or overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is patched in v1.5.1. As a workaround, do not run spider_plus with DOWNLOAD=true against targets.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 26, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NetExec to version 1.5.1.
- Avoid running spider_plus with DOWNLOAD=true against targets.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NetExec is a network execution tool. Prior to version 1.5.1, the module spider_plus improperly creates the output file and folder path when saving files from SMB shares. It does not take into account that it is possible for Linux SMB shares to have path traversal characters such as `../` in them. An attacker can craft a filename in an SMB share that includes these characters, which when spider_plus crawls and downloads, can write or overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is patched in v1.5.1. As a workaround, do not run spider_plus with DOWNLOAD=true against targets. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec/commit/7d027f2774d0520b322d60f9c99b9ab3edb4035e Added Reference https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec/issues/1120 Added Reference https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec/pull/1121 Added Reference https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec/security/advisories/GHSA-fccr-6qm2-7h27