CVE-2026-72841 (GCVE-0-2026-72841)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-13 21:54 – Updated: 2026-08-18 01:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
luci-app-openvpn Path Traversal RCE via instance_name2
Summary
luci-app-openvpn fails to properly validate the instance_name2 parameter during file upload, allowing authenticated users to perform path traversal and write arbitrary files outside the intended directory. Attackers can upload malicious payloads to gain persistent root code execution by placing SSH keys in system directories accessible on reboot.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-18 01:41 UTC
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openwrt/luci/security/advisori… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/luci-app-ope… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2026-07-21 00:00
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