How severe is CVE-2026-40024?

CVE-2026-40024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-40024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40024?

CVE-2026-40024 affects Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40024?

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.

Does CVE-2026-40024 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40024 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20759.

When was CVE-2026-40024 published?

CVE-2026-40024 was published on 2026-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-40024

CVE-2026-40024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-20759
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit
Published: 2026-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 directory, potentially achieving code execution by overwriting shell configuration or cron entries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40024?: 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 directory, potentially achieving code execution by overwriting shell configuration or cron entries.
How severe is CVE-2026-40024?: CVE-2026-40024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-40024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40024?: CVE-2026-40024 affects Sleuthkit The Sleuth Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40024?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-40024 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40024 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20759.
When was CVE-2026-40024 published?: CVE-2026-40024 was published on 2026-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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