CVE-2026-28442
ZimaOS: Arbitrary Deletion of Internal System Files via API Path Manipulation
Description
ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.5.2-beta3, users are restricted from deleting internal system files or folders through the application interface. However, when interacting directly with the API, these restrictions can be bypassed. By altering the path parameter in the delete request, internal OS files and directories can be removed successfully. The backend processes these manipulated requests without validating whether the targeted path belongs to restricted system locations. This demonstrates improper input validation and broken access control on sensitive filesystem operations. No known public patch is available.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 12, 2026, 1:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate all file path inputs rigorously.
- Enforce access controls for sensitive operations.
- Sanitize user-supplied path parameters.
- Restrict direct API access to critical functions.
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-2026-28442.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:zimaspace:zimaos:1.5.2:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.5.2-beta3, users are restricted from deleting internal system files or folders through the application interface. However, when interacting directly with the API, these restrictions can be bypassed. By altering the path parameter in the delete request, internal OS files and directories can be removed successfully. The backend processes these manipulated requests without validating whether the targeted path belongs to restricted system locations. This demonstrates improper input validation and broken access control on sensitive filesystem operations. No known public patch is available. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-q5hp-59wm-9xq3