{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/ros%23/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":9.1,"id":"CVE-2026-41551"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["ROS#"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["path-traversal","vulnerability","cve"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Siemens AG"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA path traversal vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-41551, affects ROS# versions prior to V2.2.2. The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper sanitization of user input, potentially allowing a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system. This issue was reported by Siemens AG. This vulnerability is especially critical because it can lead to unauthorized access of sensitive information on systems running ROS#, which are commonly used in robotics and automation applications. Successful exploitation bypasses intended security restrictions and compromises data confidentiality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a ROS# instance running a version prior to 2.2.2.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious HTTP request containing a path traversal sequence (e.g., \u0026ldquo;../../../etc/passwd\u0026rdquo;) within a user-supplied input field.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious request is sent to a vulnerable endpoint within the ROS# application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ROS# application processes the request without properly sanitizing the path traversal sequence.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe application attempts to access a file based on the manipulated path.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the path traversal, the application reads a file outside of the intended directory (e.g., /etc/passwd).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker receives the contents of the arbitrary file in the HTTP response.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to further exploitation or system compromise.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-41551 can allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other confidential data. The CVSS v3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 9.1, highlighting the high risk associated with this issue. Affected sectors include robotics, automation, and industrial control systems where ROS# is used.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade to ROS# version V2.2.2 or later to remediate CVE-2026-41551 by patching the vulnerable code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rules provided in this brief to detect path traversal attempts targeting ROS# installations, monitoring for suspicious characters in web requests.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent path traversal vulnerabilities in ROS# applications. Specifically, filter \u0026ldquo;..\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;.\u0026rdquo; and other traversal characters from user input.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T10:24:08Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T10:24:08Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-41551-ros-path-traversal/","summary":"ROS# versions prior to V2.2.2 are vulnerable to path traversal (CVE-2026-41551) due to insufficient sanitization of user input, potentially enabling remote attackers to read arbitrary files.","title":"ROS# Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2026-41551)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-41551-ros-path-traversal/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — ROS#","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}