CVE-2026-55201 Details
Description
Evil-WinRM through 3.9, fixed in commit 6ecd570, contains a path traversal vulnerability in the download_dir() function that allows a rogue or compromised remote Windows server to write files outside the intended download directory by returning filenames with traversal sequences from Get-ChildItem command output that are passed unsanitized to File.join(). Attackers controlling the remote server can exploit this to overwrite sensitive client-side files such as SSH authorized_keys or shell configuration files, achieving persistent access or privilege escalation on the client machine.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Evil-WinRM versions through 3.9, within the download_dir() function. This vulnerability allows a rogue or compromised remote Windows server to write files outside the designated download directory. The issue arises because filenames containing traversal sequences, extracted from the Get-ChildItem command output, are passed to File.join() without proper sanitization. Attackers controlling the remote server can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite sensitive files on the client side, such as SSH authorized_keys or shell configuration files, potentially leading to persistent access or privilege escalation on the affected machine.
Users can update to Evil-WinRM version 3.9 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |