HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-2552
MEDIUMPOC

CVE-2026-2552

CWE-22Published: February 16, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.7th

Official Description

A vulnerability was identified in ZenTao up to 21.7.8. Affected by this issue is the function delete of the file editor/control.php of the component Committer. Such manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. Upgrading to version 21.7.9 can resolve this issue. The affected component should be upgraded.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2552 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-2552. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

zentao1 product
zentao
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346161Permissions Required · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.346161Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.749985Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-2552
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 16, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-2552 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.