CVE-2026-40024
Sleuth Kit tsk_recover Path Traversal
Description
The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations outside the intended recovery directory via crafted filenames or directory paths with path traversal sequences in a filesystem image. An attacker can craft a malicious filesystem image with embedded /../ sequences in filenames that, when processed by tsk_recover, writes files outside the output directory, potentially achieving code execution by overwriting shell configuration or cron entries.
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 15, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update The Sleuth Kit to a patched version.
- Avoid processing untrusted filesystem images.
- Sanitize filenames and paths before processing.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-40024 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-40024.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/commit/a3f96b3bc36a8bb1a00c297f77110d4a6e7dd31b | Patch |
| https://mobasi.ai/sentinel | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sleuth-kit-tsk-recover-path-traversal | Third Party Advisory |
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Reanalysis by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sleuthkit:the_sleuth_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.14.0 OR *cpe:2.3:a:sleuthkit:the_sleuth_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.15.0 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sleuthkit:the_sleuth_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.14.0 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/commit/a3f96b3bc36a8bb1a00c297f77110d4a6e7dd31b Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://mobasi.ai/sentinel Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sleuth-kit-tsk-recover-path-traversal Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations outside the intended recovery directory via crafted filenames or directory paths with path traversal sequences in a filesystem image. An attacker can craft a malicious filesystem image with embedded /../ sequences in filenames that, when processed by tsk_recover, writes files outside the output directory, potentially achieving code execution by overwriting shell configuration or cron entries. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/sleuthkit/sleuthkit/commit/a3f96b3bc36a8bb1a00c297f77110d4a6e7dd31b Added Reference https://mobasi.ai/sentinel Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sleuth-kit-tsk-recover-path-traversal