Termix-SSH Termix transferToHost path traversal
Termix up to and including 2.9.2 is affected for authenticated users of the file-manager plugin. No vendor rating or fixed version is listed in the checked facts.
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- Not listed in CISA KEV
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- 22/100 · provisional
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- Specific setups only
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- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Termix, an SSH and server management application, is affected by a path traversal flaw in its file manager transfer feature, which lets a remote attacker manipulate the destination path to write files outside the intended directory. This could allow an attacker to place or overwrite files on the host system, potentially compromising the server.
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A vulnerability was identified in Termix-SSH Termix up to 2.9.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /plugin-api/file-manager/transferToHost. The manipulation of the argument destPath leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The shortcut was removed in the standalone File Manager plugin v1.0.0 (transfer engine now always writes over SFTP) and in core v26.10.0. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
What to do
Check whether your setup matches what the bug needs.
Termix versions up to and including 2.9.2 Attacker needs an authenticated Termix account using the file-manager pluginWorkaround: Deny destination sessions classified by isLocalSshEndpoint() (loopback or any of the server's own addresses) unless the operator explicitly enables server-local transfers.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
- Posted on X by cve.now
Affected versions
- Termix-SSH Termix
2.9.0, 2.9.1, 2.9.2
Evidence 5
- Advisory
- Advisory
- Advisory
- Advisory
- Exploit
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-120322
What does this mean?
An authenticated Termix user can use a path traversal flaw in file transfers to write files anywhere on the Termix server, with the privileges of the Termix backend process. The advisory says this can escalate to code execution through a planted plugin archive, or to full instance takeover by overwriting the .env file.Source: github.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory covers Termix versions up to and including 2.9.2, and the flaw is in the file-manager plugin's transfer code. To check a setup, look at the installed Termix version and whether the file-manager plugin is in use.Source: github.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not name a fixed version, so no upgrade target can be given. Until one is confirmed, apply the workaround described for no-patch.Source: github.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
Deny destination sessions classified by isLocalSshEndpoint(), which covers loopback and the server's own addresses, unless the operator explicitly enables server-local transfers.Source: github.com