CVE-2026-2753: An Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Navtor NavBox

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-2753?

navbox firmware: upgrade to 4.14.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-2753 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-2753 affect?

CVE-2026-2753 affects navbox firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Navtor NavBox. The application exposes an HTTP service that fails to properly sanitize user-supplied path input. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this issue by submitting reques

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-2753?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-2753 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting navbox firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Navtor NavBox. The application exposes an HTTP service that fails to properly sanitize user-supplied path input. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this issue by submitting requests containing absolute filesystem paths. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem, limited only by the privileges of the service process. This can l

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-36
Published	2026-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MHV · Vendor: navtor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-06 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

navtor navbox firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.12.0.3 and < 4.14.1.2

Fixed in: 4.14.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.12.0.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2753?

navbox firmware: upgrade to 4.14.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2753 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2753 affect?

CVE-2026-2753 affects navbox firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An Absolute Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Navtor NavBox. The application exposes an HTTP service that fails to properly sanitize user-supplied path input. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this issue by submitting reques

How urgent is CVE-2026-2753?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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