CVE-2026-3838

Unraid Update Request Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Unraid Update Request Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Unraid. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the update.php file. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28951.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:unraid:unraid:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Unraid
Unraid unraid
Vendors & Products Unraid
Unraid unraid
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Description Unraid Update Request Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Unraid. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update.php file. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28951.
Title Unraid Update Request Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Mar 16, 2026, 8:22 PM
Reserved
Mar 9, 2026, 4:02 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 16, 2026, 2:19 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:44 AM