CVE-2026-28701: Daktronics Controller Firmware Path Traversal

Published Jun 26, 2026
·
Updated

Various versions of Daktronics Controller Firmware could allow authenticated and unauthenticated remote users to escape the intended directory and enumerate arbitrary file system paths.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Daktronics Controller Firmware
All of the following
Any of the following
Daktronics Dmp-5000 Firmware<8.117.0.0
Daktronics Dmp-5000 Firmware>=9.0.0.0<9.43.0.0
Daktronics Dmp-5000 Firmware>=10.0.0.0<10.34.0.0
Daktronics DMP-5000
All of the following
Any of the following
Daktronics Dmp-8000 Firmware<8.117.0.0
Daktronics Dmp-8000 Firmware>=9.0.0.0<9.43.0.0
Daktronics Dmp-8000 Firmware>=10.0.0.0<10.34.0.0
Daktronics Dmp-8000
All of the following
Any of the following
Daktronics Vfc-dmp-5000 Firmware<8.117.0.0
Daktronics Vfc-dmp-5000 Firmware>=9.0.0.0<9.43.0.0
Daktronics Vfc-dmp-5000 Firmware>=10.0.0.0<10.34.0.0
Daktronics Vfc-dmp-5000

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Daktronics Controller Firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.117.0.x
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Daktronics Controller Firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.43.0.x
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Daktronics Controller Firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.34.0.x

Event History

Jun 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28701?

CVE-2026-28701 has a critical severity rating of 9.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28701?

To fix CVE-2026-28701, update the Daktronics Controller Firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-28701?

CVE-2026-28701 affects various versions of Daktronics Controller Firmware.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28701?

CVE-2026-28701 is a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows users to escape the intended directory.

5

Can CVE-2026-28701 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2026-28701 can be exploited by both authenticated and unauthenticated remote users.

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