Is CVE-2026-5166 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5166 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5166 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5166 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5166?

CVE-2026-5166 has a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-5166

CWE-22Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: May 4, 2026

9.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.8th

Official Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus Software Center allows Path Traversal.

This issue affects Pardus Software Center: before 0.6.4.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5166 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.