Vulnerability Description
OpenHarness before commit bd4df81 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive files by exploiting incomplete path normalization in the permission checker. Attackers can invoke the built-in grep and glob tools with sensitive root directories that are not properly evaluated against configured path rules, allowing disclosure of sensitive local file content, key material, configuration files, or directory contents despite configured path restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hkuds | Openharness | < 2026-04-11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/commit/bd4df81f634f8c7cddcc3fdf7f561a13dcbfPatch
- https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/pull/92ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openharness-permission-bypass-via-grep-and-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-40515?
CVE-2026-40515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenHarness before commit bd4df81 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive files by exploiting incomplete path normalization in the permission checker. Attack...
How severe is CVE-2026-40515?
CVE-2026-40515 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hkuds Openharness.