CVE-2026-72903: Tabby: Windows SFTP path traversal allows a malicious server to write files outside the selected download directory
Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator. Prior to 1.0.235, a malicious SFTP server can return a backslash traversal filename through entry.name. In tabby-ssh/src/session/sftp.ts, SFTPSession.readdir() and makeFile() use POSIX path processing that preserves the backslashes as ordinary filename characters. In tabby-ssh/src/components/sftpPanel.component.ts, downloadFolderRecursive() propagates item.name into the local relative path. In tabby-electron/src/services/platform.service.ts, ElectronDirectoryDownload.createFile() passes that path to Windows-native path.join(), and in tabby-electron/src/sftpContextMenu.ts, EditSFTPContextMenu.edit() passes item.name to path.join() for the temporary edit path. Windows interprets the preserved backslashes and parent-directory components as traversal, allowing attacker-controlled content to be created or overwritten outside the selected download directory or temporary edit directory. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.235.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
tabby-electron/tabby (Electron app)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.235 - Upgrade
Upgrade
tabby-ssh/tabby (SSH/SFTP component)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.235
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-72903?
The severity of CVE-2026-72903 is high, with a score of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72903?
To fix CVE-2026-72903, update Tabby to version 1.0.235 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72903 classified as?
CVE-2026-72903 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.
What can happen if CVE-2026-72903 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2026-72903 allows a malicious SFTP server to write files outside the designated download directory.
Which versions of Tabby are affected by CVE-2026-72903?
CVE-2026-72903 affects Tabby versions prior to 1.0.235.