CVE-2026-88937
knowns through 0.33.0 Path Traversal via Template Engine
Description
knowns through 0.33.0 fails to properly validate template destination paths in the code generation template engine, allowing attackers to read and write arbitrary files outside the project root. Attackers can supply malicious templates that traverse directories to overwrite shell profiles, steal credentials, or achieve persistent code execution on victim systems.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 10, 2026, 4:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 4:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-88937
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 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to a fixed version of the software.
- Validate all template destination paths.
- Sanitize user-supplied template inputs.
- Restrict file system access.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description knowns through 0.33.0 fails to properly validate template destination paths in the code generation template engine, allowing attackers to read and write arbitrary files outside the project root. Attackers can supply malicious templates that traverse directories to overwrite shell profiles, steal credentials, or achieve persistent code execution on victim systems. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/88xxx/CVE-2026-88937.json">CVE-2026-88937</a> Added Reference https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go#L318-L344 Added Reference https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/codegen/template_engine.go#L625-L636 Added Reference https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-68cq-4rwm-f7jr Added Reference https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-xjcg-5j3r-m6f9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/knowns-through-0.33.0-path-traversal-via-template-engine -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-68cq-4rwm-f7jr Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-88937', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-10T16:02:56.560540Z'}