CVE-2026-34657

Description

CAI Content Credentials versions [email protected], c2pa-v0.80.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in an arbitrary file system write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to write to unauthorized files or directories outside of intended restrictions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must extract a maliciously crafted file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0018

Probability of exploitation

0.08%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	c2pa	< 0.80.1
adobe	c2pa-web	< 0.7.1
apple	iphone_os	All
apple	macos	All
google	android	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/content-authenticity-sdk/apsb26-61.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-34657? +

CAI Content Credentials versions [email protected], c2pa-v0.80.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in an arbitrary file system write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to write to unauthorized files or directories outside of intended restrictions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must extract a maliciously crafted file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-34657? +

CVE-2026-34657 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0018, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-34657? +

CVE-2026-34657 affects products from adobe, apple, google, linux, microsoft, specifically: android, c2pa, c2pa-web, iphone_os, linux_kernel, macos, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-34657? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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