Path Traversal in Ultralytics
CVE-2026-118619
Ultralytics Google Drive Download Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ultralytics. 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 handling of downloads from Google Drive. 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 execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-32376.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Ultralytics — versions 8.4.103
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-818/ (x_research-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-118619?
- CVE-2026-118619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ultralytics, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-118619?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.