CVE-2026-45230
DumbAssets 1.0.11 Path Traversal File Deletion via /api/delete-file
Description
DumbAssets through 1.0.11 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint and filesToDelete array parameters that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by supplying ../ sequences that bypass directory boundary validation. Attackers can exploit the optional and disabled-by-default authentication control to traverse outside the intended application directory and delete critical files such as server.js or package.json, causing complete denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
May 18, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 18, 2026, 7:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-45230
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update DumbAssets to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for the vulnerability.
- Review and secure file deletion endpoints.
- Ensure authentication is properly configured.
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-2026-45230.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/DumbWareio/DumbAssets/pull/136 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dumbassets-path-traversal-file-deletion-via-api-delete-file |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-45230 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DumbAssets through 1.0.11 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/delete-file endpoint and filesToDelete array parameters that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by supplying ../ sequences that bypass directory boundary validation. Attackers can exploit the optional and disabled-by-default authentication control to traverse outside the intended application directory and delete critical files such as server.js or package.json, causing complete denial of service. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/DumbWareio/DumbAssets/pull/136 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dumbassets-path-traversal-file-deletion-via-api-delete-file