Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0963 is a critical flaw in Crafty Controller 4.7.0. An authenticated remote user may abuse file operations to reach files outside intended directories, potentially tamper with files and achieve remote code execution. The source bundle does not show public exploitation or a confirmed patch.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any environment running Crafty Controller 4.7.0, especially internet-reachable or multi-user deployments. The business risk is high because authenticated misuse may lead to file tampering and code execution. If not using 4.7.0, confirm status and continue monitoring vendor updates.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-22 path traversal in Crafty Controller’s File Operations API Endpoint. CVSS 3.1 is 9.9, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability impact is listed as low.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Crafty Controller 4.7.0 are the stated affected population. Exposure is higher where authenticated users can access the File Operations API over a network. The CVE record lists other versions as unaffected by default, but administrators should verify installed versions and vendor guidance.
Exploitation context
The CVE states a remote authenticated attacker can perform file tampering and remote code execution via path traversal. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The referenced GitLab issue is marked as requiring permissions, limiting independent detail.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The only issue-tracker reference in the bundle requires permissions, so root-cause specifics, fixed commits, and reproduction details are not confirmed here. Avoid assuming exploit availability. Focus validation on version exposure, API reachability, privilege model, and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Check Arcadia/Crafty Controller guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Prioritize upgrading or remediating Crafty Controller 4.7.0 if vendor guidance is available.
- Restrict Crafty Controller access to trusted administrators and networks.
- Review and minimize user accounts with File Operations API access.
- Monitor Crafty Controller file operations and authentication events for unusual activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Crafty Controller deployments and confirm version numbers.
- Identify whether version 4.7.0 is installed anywhere.
- Confirm whether the File Operations API is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review user roles with file operation privileges.
- Track the CVE record and GitLab issue for remediation updates.
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
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L3.16Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GitLab Issue #660CVE reference · issue-tracking, permissions-required
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CWE details
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