How severe is CVE-2026-30633?

CVE-2026-30633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-30633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-30633?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-30633 published?

CVE-2026-30633 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-22.

CVE-2026-30633

CVE-2026-30633 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-07-21
Last modified: 2026-07-22

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in knowns-dev/knowns 0.11.4 via crafted path value to the get_doc and update_doc tools.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-30633?: Directory traversal vulnerability in knowns-dev/knowns 0.11.4 via crafted path value to the get_doc and update_doc tools.
How severe is CVE-2026-30633?: CVE-2026-30633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-30633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30633?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-30633 published?: CVE-2026-30633 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-22.

References

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