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CVE-2026-63162 Omnispace CVE debrief
CVE-2026-63162: Omnispace Agora Project Path Traversal Vulnerability allows attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended temporary directory by supplying an unanchored tmpFolderName value. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation to prevent potential remote code execution. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.7, indicating a significant risk to affected deployments. Review and apply the fixed release (version 26.10.0 or later) for Omnispace Agora Project. Restrict write access to the temporary directory to prevent arbitrary file writes. Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to detect and stop
- Vendor
- Omnispace
- Product
- Agora Project
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.7
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Omnispace Agora Project deployments should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. This vulnerability can be exploited to write arbitrary files and potentially achieve remote code execution.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-63162 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Omnispace Agora Project that allows attackers to write arbitrary files and potentially achieve remote code execution. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and implement additional security measures to detect potential exploitation attempts.
- Remote code execution is possible if the vulnerability is exploited.
- Arbitrary file writes can occur outside the intended temporary directory.
- Defenders should verify the version of Omnispace Agora Project and restrict write access to the temporary directory.
- Remediation priority is high due to the potential for remote code execution.
Technical summary
The Omnispace Agora Project before version 26.10.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended temporary directory by supplying an unanchored tmpFolderName value in the upload destination path. This can be exploited to achieve remote code execution by writing attacker-controlled files to sensitive locations. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.7, indicating a high severity. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and implement additional security measures to detect potential exploitation attempts. The fixed release (version 26.10.0 or later) for Omnispace Agora Project should be reviewed and applied. Write access to the
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply the fixed release (version 26.10.0 or later) for Omnispace Agora Project.
- Restrict write access to the temporary directory to prevent arbitrary file writes.
- Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to detect potential exploitation attempts.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the path traversal vulnerability in Omnispace Agora Project before version 26.10.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to write arbitrary files outside the intended temporary directory. The source item includes references to the fixed release tag, project webpage, and a third-party advisory.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-63162 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-63162
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-63162 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63162
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Omnispace Agora Project < 26.10.0 Path Traversal via tmpFolderName Parameter
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/63xxx/CVE-2026-63162.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/xech/agora-project/releases/tag/26.10
Supplemental source - release-notes, patch
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.agora-project.net/
Supplemental source - product
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/omnispace-agora-project-path-traversal-via-tmpfoldername-parameter
Supplemental source - third-party-advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.