CVE-2026-79318
web2py Directory Traversal
Description
web2py 3.2.2-stable (commit a7330a2bf21219fa77860b6665de927dd4f98e6d) is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in read_file()/write_file() (applications/admin/controllers/webservices.py).
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 21, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 21, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79318
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update web2py to the latest stable version.
- Apply security patches for web2py.
- Review web2py application code for vulnerabilities.
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-2026-79318.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/lichoin/TraceLoom/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2026-79318.md | |
| https://github.com/web2py/web2py |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79318 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79318
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description web2py 3.2.2-stable (commit a7330a2bf21219fa77860b6665de927dd4f98e6d) is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in read_file()/write_file() (applications/admin/controllers/webservices.py). Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79318.json">CVE-2026-79318</a> Added Reference https://github.com/lichoin/TraceLoom/blob/main/CVEs/CVE-2026-79318.md Added Reference https://github.com/web2py/web2py