CVE-2026-25116: Runtipi vulnerable to unauthenticated docker-compose.yml Overwrite via Path Traversal

Published Jan 29, 2026
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Updated

Runtipi is a personal homeserver orchestrator. Starting in version 4.5.0 and prior to version 4.7.2, an unauthenticated Path Traversal vulnerability in the UserConfigController allows any remote user to overwrite the system's docker-compose.yml configuration file. By exploiting insecure URN parsing, an attacker can replace the primary stack configuration with a malicious one, resulting in full Remote Code Execution (RCE) and host filesystem compromise the next time the instance is restarted by the operator. Version 4.7.2 fixes the vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Runtipi Runtipi>=4.5.0<4.7.2
Runtipi Runtipi>=4.5.0<4.7.2

Event History

Jan 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25116?

CVE-2026-25116 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and system compromise.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25116?

To fix CVE-2026-25116, upgrade Runtipi to version 4.7.2 or later to address the Path Traversal vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-25116?

CVE-2026-25116 affects Runtipi versions from 4.5.0 to 4.7.1.

4

Can CVE-2026-25116 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-25116 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated users performing path traversal attacks.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-25116 have on Runtipi installations?

CVE-2026-25116 allows attackers to overwrite configuration files, potentially leading to the full compromise of the Runtipi instance.

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