# CVE-2026-16088: halo-dev halo Files Backup Endpoint MigrationEndpoint.java download path traversal

- Severity: CVSS 5.1 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2026-07-18 · Updated: 2026-07-20

## Affected

- halo-dev halo: 2.24.0, 2.24.1, 2.24.2

## Description

A vulnerability was detected in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Download of the file MigrationEndpoint.java of the component Files Backup Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on halo-dev halo, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/379798
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/379798/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16088
- https://vuldb.com/submit/853097
- https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/issues/10064
- https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/

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