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Zimaos CVE-2026-28286

HIGH
External Control of File Name or Path (CWE-73)
2026-03-02 security-advisories@github.com
8.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 05, 2026 - 15:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 02, 2026 - 17:16 nvd
HIGH 8.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.5.2-beta3, the application enforces restrictions in the frontend/UI to prevent users from creating files or folders in internal OS paths. However, when interacting directly with the API, the restrictions are bypass-able. By sending a crafted request targeting paths like /etc, /usr, or other sensitive system directories, the API successfully creates files or directories in locations where normal users should have no write access. This indicates that the API does not properly validate the target path, allowing unauthorized operations on critical system directories. No known patch is publicly available.

AnalysisAI

ZimaOS 1.5.2-beta3 lacks proper path validation in its API, allowing authenticated users to bypass frontend restrictions and write files to protected system directories such as /etc and /usr. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers with valid credentials to modify critical OS files and potentially achieve code execution. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate to ZimaOS API
Delivery
Craft direct API request to sensitive path
Exploit
Bypass frontend restrictions
Execution
Write file to /etc or /usr directory
Impact
Achieve persistent code execution

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated user account required with API access to ZimaOS 1.5.2-beta3. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.5 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Immediately identify and inventory all systems running ZimaOS 1.5.2-beta3; restrict network access to affected devices and disable remote management capabilities. …

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