CVE-2022-51024 Kavita - Path Traversal

Kavita < 0.5.4.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability caused by improper sanitization of '../' sequences in the filename parameter in /api/image/cover-upload, letting unauthenticated attackers read arbitrary files.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Exploited in the wild
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
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Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
File System Read, Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
22 October 2026
Updated
23 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-22

Vendor fix

Update to version 0.5.4.1 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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