Path Traversal in Govcert-lu Eml_parser
CVE-2026-29780
eml_parser serves as a python module for parsing eml files and returning various information found in the e-mail as well as computed information. Prior to version 2.0.1, the official example script examples/recursively_extract_attachments…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.000 (0.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Govcert-lu Eml_parser — versions < 2.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- https://github.com/GOVCERT-LU/eml_parser/security/advisories/GHSA-389r-rccm-h3h5 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/GOVCERT-LU/eml_parser/issues/88 (x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/GOVCERT-LU/eml_parser/commit/99af03a09a90aaaaadd0ed2ffb5eea46d1ea2cc9 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-29780?
- CVE-2026-29780 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Govcert-lu Eml_parser, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-03-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-29780?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-29780 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.