CVE-2026-73480 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

gdu fails to strip terminal escape sequences from directory and file names when printing paths after TUI exit. Attackers can craft malicious directory or file names containing escape sequences that are interpreted by the terminal, enabling title spoofing, clipboard manipulation, or other terminal-dependent effects.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-116

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-73480?

CVE-2026-73480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). gdu fails to strip terminal escape sequences from directory and file names when printing paths after TUI exit. Attackers can craft malicious directory or file names containing escape sequences that ar...

How severe is CVE-2026-73480?

CVE-2026-73480 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73480?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.