CVE-2026-48350
HighCVSS 8.6Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
A Path Traversal vulnerability in Animate could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker can exploit this to access sensitive files or directories outside intended restrictions. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.
Risk Assessment
The risk for the organization includes potential compromise of user workstations and leakage of sensitive data. An attacker could gain access to system files or business data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately update Animate to the latest patched version. Additionally, train users to only open files from trusted sources.
Other vulnerabilities in Animate
See all- CVE-2026-48348High
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Animate could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file) and depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2026-48347High
Animate is affected by an OS Command Injection vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2026-48346High
Animate is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2026-48345High
Animate is affected by an OS Command Injection vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
Original NVD description (English source)
Animate is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files or directories outside the intended restrictions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.