CVE-2026-96419
wireshark: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Wireshark
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 29, 2026
Updated · October 8, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Wireshark. Due to improper pathname validation during configuration profile imports, an attacker could convince a user to import a maliciously crafted profile. Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution or cause an application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')