CMSIS-Pack Extraction Path Traversal in Eclipse Embedded CDT 6.0-6.7
CVE-2026-78299 Published on September 14, 2026
In Eclipse Embedded CDT versions 6.0 to 6.7 if the CMSIS-Pack archive extracts a compromised CMSIS pack the archive extraction can extract files to locations outside of the pack, allowing writing of arbitrary files to other locations on disk.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-78299 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-78299 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Embedded CDT (C/C++ Development Tools):- Before 6.0.0 is unknown.
- Version 6.0.0 and below 6.8.0 is affected.