Path Traversal in Halo-Dev Halo

CVE-2026-16088

A vulnerability was detected in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Download of the file MigrationEndpoint.java of the component Files Backup Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.005 (40.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16088?
CVE-2026-16088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Halo-Dev Halo, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2026-07-18.
How severe is CVE-2026-16088?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.