# CVE-2026-85518: Openscap: openscap: arbitrary file write via path traversal in source datastream decomposition

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-107542, GHSA-VP9G-975V-Q4CM
- Severity: CVSS 6.1 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2026-10-21 · Updated: 2026-10-29

## Affected

- openscap-main: version range not reported
- openscap: version range not reported
- openscap: version range not reported
- openscap: version range not reported
- openscap: version range not reported
- openscap: version range not reported

## Description

A flaw was found in OpenSCAP. When decomposing a Source DataStream (SDS) file, the application does not properly validate relative file path attributes, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user or automated system into decomposing a crafted datastream containing directory traversal sequences. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized file creation or modification outside the intended target directory with the permissions of the executing process.

## What to do

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

- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:88330
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-85518
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2478522

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