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Thingsgateway EUVD-2026-12399

| CVE-2026-4233 LOW
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-03-16 VulDB
2.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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NVD PRIMARY
2.1 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

7
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
5.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)
CVSS changed
Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 NVD
4.3 (MEDIUM) 5.3 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Mar 16, 2026 - 14:53 vuln.today
Public exploit code
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 16, 2026 - 11:00 euvd
EUVD-2026-12399
Analysis Generated
Mar 16, 2026 - 11:00 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 16, 2026 - 10:02 nvd
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in ThingsGateway 12. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/file/download. The manipulation of the argument fileName leads to path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

AnalysisAI

Path traversal in ThingsGateway 12's /api/file/download endpoint allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files through manipulation of the fileName parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available from the vendor despite early notification.

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Risk Assessment The CVSS 4.3 score reflects a low-to-moderate severity profile: network-accessible attack (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), requiring login credentials (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and limited scope/confidentiality impact (S:U/C:L). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An authenticated attacker with valid login credentials to ThingsGateway 12 crafts a request to /api/file/download with a malicious fileName parameter such as '../../etc/passwd' or '..\..\windows\win.ini', bypassing directory restrictions and retrieving sensitive system files. Since the vulnerability requires low-complexity network access and only valid authentication (not admin privileges), an attacker with a basic user account or compromised credential can enumerate and extract configuration files, private keys, or application code. …
Remediation Upgrade ThingsGateway to a patched version if available from the upstream project; check the official ThingsGateway repository (typically on GitHub) for security releases addressing CVE-2026-4233. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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