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Zimaos CVE-2026-28442

HIGH
External Control of File Name or Path (CWE-73)
2026-03-05 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 - 22:06 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 12, 2026 - 13:07 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 21:16 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, users are restricted from deleting internal system files or folders through the application interface. However, when interacting directly with the API, these restrictions can be bypassed. By altering the path parameter in the delete request, internal OS files and directories can be removed successfully. The backend processes these manipulated requests without validating whether the targeted path belongs to restricted system locations. This demonstrates improper input validation and broken access control on sensitive filesystem operations. No known public patch is available.

AnalysisAI

ZimaOS 1.5.2-beta3 fails to validate filesystem paths in its API delete endpoint, allowing authenticated users to bypass UI restrictions and remove critical system files and directories. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and the lack of input validation on path parameters enables attackers with API access to potentially render the system unbootable or cause denial of service. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate to ZimaOS API
Exploit
Craft delete request with manipulated path parameter
Execution
Bypass path validation checks
Impact
Delete critical system files and directories

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated user account required (PR:L). … 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 could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
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