PatchTheCVECVE-2026-48446: CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path T
CVE-2026-48446 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting c2pa, c2pa-web, c2patool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-28 |
Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-48446?
c2pa: upgrade to 0.90.6; c2pa-web: upgrade to 0.12.1; c2patool: upgrade to 0.27.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-48446 being exploited?
CVE-2026-48446 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-2026-48446 affect?
CVE-2026-48446 affects c2pa, c2pa-web, c2patool. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sen
How urgent is CVE-2026-48446?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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