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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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/xech/agora-project/releases/tag/26.10

    Supplemental source - release-notes, patch

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.agora-project.net/

    Supplemental source - product

  • 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.