MEDIUM
CVE-2026-42598
CWE-22Published: May 14, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.0th
Official Description
Pode is a Cross-Platform PowerShell web framework for creating REST APIs, Web Sites, and TCP/SMTP servers. From 2.4.0, to before 2.13.0, when requesting content from a Static Route, it was possible to request paths such as http://localhost:8080/c:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts and have the contents returned. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.13.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42598 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-42598
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMay 14, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-42598 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.