CVE-2026-42162
Path-traversal in Mahara allows unauthorized access to artefact files.
Is CVE-2026-42162 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-42162 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-42162?
CVE-2026-42162 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42162?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-42162. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-42162 affect?
CVE-2026-42162 affects Mahara <25.04.5, Mahara <26.04.0. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-42162?
Upgrade to 25.04.5 or 26.04.0+ immediately; audit exposed artefacts.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Attackers can manipulate file paths to retrieve other users' artefacts/files, causing sensitive data disclosure.
Immediate action required