4.8
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-47091
Claude HUD 0.0.12 Path Traversal via transcript_path
Description

Claude HUD through 0.0.12, patched in commit 234d9aa, contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying an unvalidated transcript_path value via stdin JSON. Attackers can access any file readable by the process and the file metadata is written to a persistent cache file with insufficient permissions, creating a forensic record of accessed paths that survives process exit.

INFO

Published Date :

May 18, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 2, 2026, 7:09 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-47091 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Jarrodwatts claude_hud
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 LOW 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Apply the patch for commit 234d9aa to fix the path traversal.
  • Apply the patch for commit 234d9aa.
  • Validate the transcript_path input.
  • Restrict cache file permissions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-47091 has a 2 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-2026-47091.

URL Resource
https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/commit/234d9aad919b51326a43bcf90b45ae35c23afc30 Patch
https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/issues/485 Issue Tracking
https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/pull/487 Issue Tracking Patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/claude-hud-path-traversal-via-transcript-path Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Updated: 4 days, 9 hours ago
2 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 21, 2026, 7:41 p.m. This repo has been linked 7 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago
4 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 5, 2026, 8:53 a.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-47091 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-47091 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 02, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jarrodwatts:claude_hud:*:*:*:*:*:claude_code:*:* versions up to (including) 0.0.12
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/commit/234d9aad919b51326a43bcf90b45ae35c23afc30 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/issues/485 Types: Issue Tracking
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/pull/487 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/claude-hud-path-traversal-via-transcript-path Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 18, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Claude HUD through 0.0.12, patched in commit 234d9aa, contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying an unvalidated transcript_path value via stdin JSON. Attackers can access any file readable by the process and the file metadata is written to a persistent cache file with insufficient permissions, creating a forensic record of accessed paths that survives process exit.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/commit/234d9aad919b51326a43bcf90b45ae35c23afc30
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/issues/485
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarrodwatts/claude-hud/pull/487
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/claude-hud-path-traversal-via-transcript-path
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.