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DTStack Taier CVE-2026-19762

| EUVDEUVD-2026-58556 MEDIUM
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-08-14 VulDB GHSA-ggvv-749f-64rg
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send crafted HTTP request to Chunk-Check Endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Inject path traversal sequences in Name parameter
  3. Execution
    Paths.get() resolves path outside upload directory
  4. Impact
    Read or overwrite arbitrary files accessible to Taier process

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special authentication is required - the CVSS 4.0 vector PR:N and UI:N confirm the Chunk-Check Endpoint is accessible to unauthenticated remote attackers. The exploitation condition is that DTStack Taier must be network-reachable and running version 1.4.0 (or potentially earlier versions). The specific feature required is the chunked file upload pre-check functionality exposed by FileChunkController.java; if this endpoint is firewalled or the feature is disabled, exploitation is blocked. Limiting factors include: the Taier process user's OS-level file permissions constrain which files can be traversed (restricting Taier to a sandboxed user reduces impact); and the low VC/VI/VA CVSS ratings suggest the traversal scope may be partially bounded. No platform-specific, non-default configuration toggle is documented as required - the endpoint appears active in a default Taier 1.4.0 deployment.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N with VC:L/VI:L/VA:L yields a score of 6.9, reflecting unauthenticated, low-complexity network exploitation with limited per-impact ratings. The supplemental E:P metric confirms a public proof-of-concept exists, which materially increases exploitation likelihood above what the base score alone conveys. This CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so active widespread exploitation is not confirmed. No EPSS score was provided in the source data, leaving quantified exploitation probability unknown - this is a notable gap in the intelligence picture. The low C/I/A impact ratings suggest the traversal may be bounded by the operating system user context under which Taier runs, limiting but not eliminating risk. However, path traversal in a file-chunk endpoint could enable an attacker to read sensitive configuration files or overwrite application files, which may chain into higher-impact outcomes not captured by the standalone CVSS score. The absence of KEV listing and low individual impact metrics suggest this is a real but moderate-priority issue unless Taier instances are exposed to untrusted networks or handle sensitive data.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated remote attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to Taier's Chunk-Check Endpoint with the Name parameter set to a path traversal sequence such as '../../etc/passwd'. The Paths.get() call in FileChunkController.java resolves the manipulated path outside the intended upload directory, exposing the targeted file's existence or contents. Because a public proof-of-concept is available on GitHub, exploitation requires minimal attacker sophistication.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 14, 2026

Path traversal in DTStack Taier 1.4.0's Chunk-Check Endpoint exposes the server's filesystem to remote unauthenticated attackers who can manipulate the Name parameter in FileChunkController.java to escape the intended upload directory. The Java Paths.get() function processes attacker-controlled input without sanitization, enabling directory traversal sequences to reference arbitrary files accessible to the Taier process. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available via GitHub issue #1203, and no exploitation confirmation from CISA KEV exists at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch version has been independently confirmed at time of analysis; the fix reference points to a GitHub issue (https://github.com/DTStack/Taier/issues/1203) rather than a tagged release, so an upstream fix may be in progress but a patched version number is not yet available. Organizations running Taier should monitor the upstream repository at https://github.com/DTStack/Taier/ for a patched release and apply it immediately upon availability. As compensating controls, restrict network access to the Chunk-Check Endpoint (FileChunkController) at the perimeter or application gateway level, allowing only trusted internal hosts to reach file upload API routes - this directly removes the AV:N attack surface. Additionally, ensure the Taier service runs under a least-privilege OS user account with read and write access restricted to only the directories required for legitimate operation, bounding the blast radius of any traversal. If the chunked upload feature is not operationally required, disabling it entirely at the application configuration level is the most effective short-term mitigation. Input validation or a web application firewall rule blocking path traversal sequences in the Name parameter can provide defense-in-depth but should not be treated as a primary control given the availability of a public POC.

Affected VersionsENISA

Taier 1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd taier no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

DTStack Taier is an open-source distributed task scheduling and data development platform written in Java. The vulnerable component is the Chunk-Check Endpoint implemented in FileChunkController.java, which handles chunked file upload pre-validation. The root cause is CWE-22 (Path Traversal): the Java Paths.get() method constructs file system paths using the user-supplied Name parameter without canonicalization or boundary enforcement, allowing sequences such as '../' to escape the designated directory. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:dtstack:taier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* uses a wildcard version range, suggesting NVD has not yet constrained the affected version set beyond the reported 1.4.0. The endpoint is accessible over the network with no authentication requirement per the CVSS 4.0 vector.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Network-reachable unauthenticated endpoint with no user interaction; availability impact is absent as traversal enables read/write, not denial of service.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Aug 14, 2026 - 01:22 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Aug 14, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in DTStack Taier 1.4.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Paths.ge of the file FileChunkController.java of the component Chunk-Check Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument Name results in path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 65% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche open-source data pipeline scheduler, limited enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL GitHub VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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