CVE-2026-41958

visidata: visidata: Arbitrary file write via path traversal in RemoteZipFile extraction

Published Oct 7, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the unzip_http RemoteZipFile extract functionality of VisiData (version(s): dev (commit 38b21f78)). A specially crafted .zip file can lead to arbitrary file write. An attacker can provide a crafted URL to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

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History
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Vendors & Products Visidata
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Title visidata: visidata: Arbitrary file write via path traversal in RemoteZipFile extraction
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in the unzip_http RemoteZipFile extract functionality of VisiData (version(s): dev (commit 38b21f78)). A specially crafted .zip file can lead to arbitrary file write. An attacker can provide a crafted URL to trigger this vulnerability.
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Oct 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Reserved
Apr 29, 2026, 1:34 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 7, 2026, 1:17 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 4:02 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM