CVE-2026-73291: Seerr: Path traversal to RCE via /avatarproxy image cache filename from upstream ETag

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

Seerr is an open-source media request and discovery manager for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. Prior to version 3.4.0, Seerr's ImageProxy in server/lib/imageproxy.ts uses the upstream ETag and Content-Type response headers to build a cache filename for the unauthenticated GET /avatarproxy/:jellyfinUserId route, allowing a malicious or compromised Jellyfin or Emby server, or a man-in-the-middle attacker on a plaintext media-server connection, to supply traversal sequences that path.join and fs.writeFile normalize outside the cache directory, overwrite /app/dist/index.js or other files, and execute code as the node user after a container restart. This issue is fixed in version 3.4.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Seerr<3.4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Seerr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73291?

The severity of CVE-2026-73291 is high with a score of 7.1.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73291?

CVE-2026-73291 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-73291?

To fix CVE-2026-73291, upgrade to Seerr version 3.4.0 or later.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-73291?

CVE-2026-73291 affects Seerr, an open-source media request and discovery manager.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-73291?

CVE-2026-73291 allows unauthenticated users to exploit the image cache filename and execute malicious code.

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