CVE-2026-96678 Details
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in weiqingwen spring-boot-forum up to 538eecc3c6b85fdf0768ab4e8354b48c0c17d94f. Affected is the function validate of the file src/main/java/com/qingwenwei/util/NewUserFormValidator.java of the component Avatar Upload. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Weiqingwen Spring-Boot-Forum versions up to 538eecc3c6b85fdf0768ab4e8354b48c0c17d94f. The issue arises in the avatar upload feature, specifically within the 'validate' function of the 'NewUserFormValidator.java' file. The vulnerability allows for remote exploitation by manipulating the username argument, leading to arbitrary file overwriting. Although new accounts require email activation, attackers can bypass this by directly tampering with the username parameter during the avatar upload process.
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Assessed Sep 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
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| https://github.com/ssiled/cve/issues/3 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-96678 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/903881 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/409002 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/409002/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| weiqingwen spring-boot-forum | <= 538eecc3c6b85fdf0768ab4e8354b48c0c17d94f |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |