CVE-2026-92205 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

BusyBox libarchive Symlink Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of BusyBox. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the libarchive component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27556.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-705/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-92205?

CVE-2026-92205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). BusyBox libarchive Symlink Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of BusyBox. User in...

How severe is CVE-2026-92205?

CVE-2026-92205 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-92205?

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