CVE-2026-56448: Authenticated Path Traversal in AIL Framework Investigation Downloads Allows Arbitrary File Read
A path traversal vulnerability exists in AIL Framework before the release containing commit 0041456af25da0cdea1c1c4624e46baff2731d8f. An authenticated AIL user can supply crafted object identifiers through the investigation workflow to cause file paths to resolve outside the intended image, favicon, or screenshot storage directories. This may allow the attacker to download and read arbitrary files that are accessible to the AIL process.
The issue occurs because user-controlled path components were joined with application storage paths without verifying that the resolved path remained within the expected directory. The affected download functionality could then include the contents of such files in a generated archive.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
AIL Frameworkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 0041456af25da0cdea1c1c4624e46baff2731d8f
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-56448?
CVE-2026-56448 has a high severity rating of 8.3 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56448?
To mitigate CVE-2026-56448, users should upgrade to the version of AIL Framework released after commit 0041456af25da0cdea1c1c4624e46baff2731d8f.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-56448?
CVE-2026-56448 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-56448?
Authenticated users of the AIL Framework are affected by CVE-2026-56448.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2026-56448?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-56448 to read arbitrary files on the server by providing crafted object identifiers.