CVE-2026-40024: The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40024?

the sleuth kit: upgrade to 4.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40024 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40024 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-2026-40024 affect?

CVE-2026-40024 affects the sleuth kit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations outside the intended recovery directory via crafted filenames or directory paths with path tr

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40024 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting the sleuth kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations outside the intended recovery directory via crafted filenames or directory paths with path traversal sequences in a filesystem image. An attacker can craft a malicious filesystem image with embedded /../ sequences in filenames that, when processed by tsk_recover, writes files outside the output directo

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-08
Last modified	2026-07-25

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: sleuthkit

Last updated 2026-07-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-08 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-25 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sleuthkit the sleuth kit UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.15.0

Fixed in: 4.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-sleuth-kit || rpm -q the-sleuth-kit || the-sleuth-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-sleuth-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-sleuth-kit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40024?

the sleuth kit: upgrade to 4.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40024 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40024 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-2026-40024 affect?

CVE-2026-40024 affects the sleuth kit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Sleuth Kit through 4.14.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in tsk_recover that allows an attacker to write files to arbitrary locations outside the intended recovery directory via crafted filenames or directory paths with path tr

How urgent is CVE-2026-40024?

Priority 27/100. High severity

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