CVE-2026-72569
Critical
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in cube-root/directory-serve through 1.3.7 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files outside the intended served directory when the application is run with the --delete option.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductCube-root Directory-serve
PublishedAug 10, 2026
First seenAug 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cube-root directory-serve | v ≤ 1.3.7 | — |
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