CVE-2026-72695
Grav before 2.0.16 Path Traversal via MediaUploadTrait deleteFile
Description
Grav before 2.0.16 contains a path traversal vulnerability in MediaUploadTrait::deleteFile() that allows authenticated users with media management permissions to delete arbitrary files by supplying filenames with directory traversal sequences. The method validates only the basename portion of the filename while preserving unvalidated directory paths containing ../ sequences that are passed to unlink(), enabling deletion of files outside the intended media storage directory.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Grav to version 2.0.16 or later.
- Restrict file management permissions.
- Sanitize user-supplied file paths.
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-2026-72695.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-jq29-c7v8-rg55 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-before-path-traversal-via-mediauploadtrait-deletefile |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'getgrav', 'product': 'grav', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.0.16', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.0.16', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Grav before 2.0.16 contains a path traversal vulnerability in MediaUploadTrait::deleteFile() that allows authenticated users with media management permissions to delete arbitrary files by supplying filenames with directory traversal sequences. The method validates only the basename portion of the filename while preserving unvalidated directory paths containing ../ sequences that are passed to unlink(), enabling deletion of files outside the intended media storage directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/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:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-jq29-c7v8-rg55 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-before-path-traversal-via-mediauploadtrait-deletefile