CVE-2026-73851: Path Traversal

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

Kiota is an OpenAPI based HTTP Client code generator. Prior to 1.29.1 and 1.34.0, an attacker who controls or tampers with the OpenAPI description consumed by Kiota can supply a file reference that resolves outside the manifest package (e.g. ../../../../etc/passwd, an absolute path, or a file:// / http(s):// URI). When the generated manifest is deployed and consumed by an AI host, this can lead to inclusion or disclosure of files outside the intended package boundary. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.29.1 and 1.34.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kiota Kiota>1.0.0<1.29.1, >1.29.1<1.34.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Kiota to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.29.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Kiota to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.34.0

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
CVE Published
via NVD·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73851?

The severity of CVE-2026-73851 is medium with a score of 6.1.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73851?

CVE-2026-73851 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-73851?

To fix CVE-2026-73851, update Kiota to version 1.29.1 or later, or version 1.34.0 or later.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-73851?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2026-73851 could access sensitive files on the server by providing manipulated OpenAPI descriptions.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-73851?

CVE-2026-73851 affects the Kiota OpenAPI based HTTP Client code generator.

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