Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0805 affects Crafty Controller 4.5.0. An authenticated remote user can abuse the Backup Configuration component to tamper with files and potentially achieve remote code execution through path traversal. This is high risk for deployments where untrusted or lower-privileged users can log in.
Executive priority
Prioritize assessment for any internet-reachable or shared-user Crafty Controller 4.5.0 deployment. The business concern is potential file tampering and remote code execution by an authenticated user. If only trusted administrators have access, urgency is reduced but still warrants prompt validation.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 path traversal in Crafty Controller’s Backup Configuration component. The reported attack requires network access and low privileges, with high attack complexity and no user interaction. Impact is high for confidentiality and integrity, with changed scope and no stated availability impact. Only version 4.5.0 is listed as affected in the provided record.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in Crafty Controller 4.5.0 instances where authenticated users can access backup configuration functionality. The source bundle lists other versions as unaffected by default, but administrators should verify their exact installed version and vendor guidance.
Exploitation context
The CVE states remote authenticated exploitation is possible, but the attack complexity is high. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The GitLab issue reference may require permissions, limiting public technical detail.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The CVE record identifies path traversal in Backup Configuration with RCE and file tampering impact, but the referenced GitLab issue is marked permissions-required in the bundle. Do not assume exploit availability or a specific patch absent vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Crafty Controller 4.5.0 deployments.
- Check Arcadia/Crafty Controller guidance and release notes for an official fix.
- Restrict Crafty Controller access to trusted administrators only.
- Review and remove unnecessary low-privilege Crafty Controller accounts.
- Limit network exposure of the management interface where operationally possible.
- Monitor for unexpected backup configuration or file changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Crafty Controller version.
- Verify whether Backup Configuration is accessible to non-admin authenticated users.
- Review application logs for unusual backup configuration activity.
- Check file integrity for unexpected changes around the application environment.
- Track the referenced GitLab issue if access is available.
- Document compensating controls until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N1.85.8Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GitLab Issue #650CVE reference · issue-tracking, permissions-required
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.