Vulnerability Description
A path traversal vulnerability in mustafaakin/cast-localvideo (all versions) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. The app.js handler at lines 151-153 passes the user-supplied req.body.dir parameter directly to res.sendFile() without sanitization, enabling directory traversal via absolute paths or ../ sequences to read sensitive system files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mustafaakin/cast-localvideo
- https://github.com/mustafaakin/cast-localvideo/blob/main/app.js
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72571?
CVE-2026-72571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A path traversal vulnerability in mustafaakin/cast-localvideo (all versions) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. The app.js handler at lines 151-153 pass...
How severe is CVE-2026-72571?
CVE-2026-72571 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-2026-72571?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.