Eclipse Kura <=5.6.2 CommandCloudApp ZIP Extraction Path Traversal
CVE-2026-97401 Published on November 10, 2026
In Kura versions <= 5.6.2, `CommandCloudApp.execute()` extracts a caller-supplied ZIP archive into a caller-supplied directory inside the Kura JVM process before dispatching the command to the executor service. On a packaged Kura installation the JVM runs as `kurad` with `CAP_DAC_OVERRIDE`, while the configurable "Unprivileged" executor drops to the `kura` user via `su`. A caller with permissions `rest.command` who is intentionally restricted to unprivileged command execution (`privileged.command.service.enable=false`, the default) can therefore set `workingDirectory` to `/` and use the ZIP body to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the device as `kurad`, completely bypassing the unprivileged sandbox the operator selected. The command service is disabled by default since Kura 4.0.0 [1]. The issue does not apply when the command service is disabled. [1] https://github.com/eclipse-kura/kura/blob/f9f969231892769a269876b23f19fa0e8173e3df/kura/distrib/RELEASE_NOTES.txt#L94
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-97401 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Types
External Control of File Name or Path
The software allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-97401
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Affected Versions
Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Kura:- Version 0.7.0, <= 5.6.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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