Vulnerability Description
A security flaw has been discovered in achorein expo-share-intent up to 8.0.0. This affects the function getDataColumn of the file ExpoShareIntentModule.kt of the component Android File Copy Routine. The manipulation of the argument _display_name results in path traversal. The attack requires a local approach. Upgrading to version 8.0.1 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is identified as c6900b1ed06fcc3ca4b09651348974ac5b95e4e6. The affected component should be upgraded.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/achorein/expo-share-intent/
- https://github.com/achorein/expo-share-intent/commit/c6900b1ed06fcc3ca4b09651348
- https://github.com/achorein/expo-share-intent/pull/221
- https://github.com/achorein/expo-share-intent/releases/tag/v8.0.1
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78196
- https://vuldb.com/submit/885425
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/394573
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/394573/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-78196?
CVE-2026-78196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A security flaw has been discovered in achorein expo-share-intent up to 8.0.0. This affects the function getDataColumn of the file ExpoShareIntentModule.kt of the component Android File Copy Routine. ...
How severe is CVE-2026-78196?
CVE-2026-78196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-78196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.