CVE-2026-53502

High

Description

Thumbor is an open-source photo thumbnail service by globo.com. Prior to 7.8.0, file_loader decodes percent-encoded path segments after its root-boundary validation, allowing traversal outside FILE_LOADER_ROOT_PATH through watermark or frame filter input. This issue is fixed in 7.8.0.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.7
Exploit probability—
ProductThumbor
PublishedJul 31, 2026
First seenJul 31, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • thumbor7.8.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
thumborPyPIv < 7.8.07.8.0

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CVE-2026-53502 · Thumbor · Dark Radar