CVE-2026-73509: OpenList: Authenticated users can rename files outside their base path via batch rename `src_name` traversal

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

OpenList a file list program that supports multiple storage. Prior to 4.2.4, the authenticated /api/fs/batchrename handler in server/handles/fsbatch.go authorizes only the source directory produced by user.JoinPath(req.SrcDir) and validates renameObject.NewName with checkRelativePath, but does not validate attacker-controlled renameObject.SrcName, supplied as srcname, before concatenating it with the authorized path and passing the result to fs.Rename. A user with rename permission can use traversal segments in srcname to make path normalization select a file outside the authorized directory and configured base path, resulting in cross-user file integrity loss, limited availability impact, and file-existence disclosure through success or error responses. This issue is fixed in version 4.2.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenList<4.2.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenList (server/handles/fsbatch.go /api/fs/batch_rename handler) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.4

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73509?

CVE-2026-73509 has a severity rating of 7.6, which is classified as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73509?

To mitigate CVE-2026-73509, upgrade to OpenList version 4.2.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73509?

CVE-2026-73509 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting the batch rename functionality.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-73509?

Authenticated users of OpenList prior to version 4.2.4 are at risk from CVE-2026-73509.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-73509 have?

CVE-2026-73509 allows authenticated users to rename files outside their designated base path.

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