CVE-2026-74236
GFI Exinda AI < 7.6.5 Path Traversal via Diagnostic File Deletion Handler
Description
GFI Exinda AI before 7.6.5 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the diagnostic file deletion handler. The unlink_or_email_file() function accepts parameters prefixed with v_file_row_ and appends their values directly to a base directory path without sanitizing for directory traversal sequences. An authenticated attacker with Admin privileges can delete arbitrary files from the system in the context of root.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-74236
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GFI Exinda AI to version 7.6.5 or later.
- Apply vendor security patches for the affected version.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users.
- Review file deletion handler for sanitization.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GFI Exinda AI before 7.6.5 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the diagnostic file deletion handler. The unlink_or_email_file() function accepts parameters prefixed with v_file_row_ and appends their values directly to a base directory path without sanitizing for directory traversal sequences. An authenticated attacker with Admin privileges can delete arbitrary files from the system in the context of root. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74236.json">CVE-2026-74236</a> Added Reference https://gfi.ai/products-and-solutions/network-management-solutions/exinda-networkorchestrator/resources/documentation/product-releases Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gfi-exinda-ai-path-traversal-via-diagnostic-file-deletion-handler -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-74236', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-04T13:03:03.552824Z'}