PatchTheCVECVE-2026-6941: radare2 prior to 6.1.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its project notes handling that allows attac
CVE-2026-6941 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting radare2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
radare2 prior to 6.1.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its project notes handling that allows attackers to read or write files outside the configured project directory by importing a malicious .zrp archive containing a symlinked notes.txt file. Attackers can craft a .zrp archive with a symlinked notes.txt that bypasses directory confinement checks, allowing note operations to follow the symlink and access arbitrary files outside the di
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-26 · 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-2026-6941?
radare2: upgrade to 6.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-6941 being exploited?
CVE-2026-6941 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-2026-6941 affect?
CVE-2026-6941 affects radare2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). radare2 prior to 6.1.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its project notes handling that allows attackers to read or write files outside the configured project directory by importing a malicious .zrp archive containing a symlinked
How urgent is CVE-2026-6941?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference
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