Path Traversal in Freedomofpress Securedrop-client
CVE-2026-35465
SecureDrop Client is a desktop app for journalists to securely communicate with sources and handle submissions on the SecureDrop Workstation. In versions 0.17.4 and below, a compromised SecureDrop Server can achieve code execution on the C…
EPSS: 0.000 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Freedomofpress Securedrop-client — versions < 0.17.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/freedomofpress/securedrop-client/security/advisories/GHSA-2jrc-x8fq-prvc (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/freedomofpress/securedrop-client/commit/e518adaf897e7838467ccf9e1f28152ae6fe3655 (x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/freedomofpress/securedrop-client/blob/8dc8bb6e307b13876d67f72d8a071202e2f39ab5/changelog.md?plain=1#L8 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35465?
- CVE-2026-35465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freedomofpress Securedrop-client, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-18.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35465?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.