CVE-2026-49119: Gradio before 6.16.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the FileExplorer component's preprocess() metho

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-49119 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gradio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gradio before 6.16.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the FileExplorer component's preprocess() method that allows unauthenticated attackers to escape the configured root directory by supplying path segments containing directory traversal sequences or absolute paths. Attackers can provide crafted path segments that cause os.path.join to discard the root_dir prefix entirely, resulting in arbitrary file read or exposure of sensitive files

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-07-01
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gradio project

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-01 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gradio project gradio UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.16.0

Fixed in: 6.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show gradio

2. UPGRADE to 6.16.0

pip install --upgrade "gradio>=6.16.0"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-49119?

gradio: upgrade to 6.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49119 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49119 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-2026-49119 affect?

CVE-2026-49119 affects gradio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Gradio before 6.16.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the FileExplorer component's preprocess() method that allows unauthenticated attackers to escape the configured root directory by supplying path segments containing directory tr

How urgent is CVE-2026-49119?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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