FlexGet Path Traversal Flaw (CVE-2026-113613) Rated CVSS 9.2
A newly published critical vulnerability in FlexGet carries a CVSS score of 9.2. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-113613 affects FlexGet.
- CVSS 9.2 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
A critical path traversal tracked as CVE-2026-113613 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for FlexGet, with a CVSS base score of 9.2.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-113613
- Product
- FlexGet
- CVSS
- 9.2 Critical
- Weakness
- path traversal
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: FlexGet before 3.20.7 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the decompress plugin that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files by supplying malicious archive member paths. Attackers can deliver zip or rar archives with ../ sequences or absolute paths through a feed, writing Python files into the plugins directory for code execution.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flexget | FlexGet | before 3.20.7 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-113613
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-113613?
CVE-2026-113613 is a path traversal vulnerability in FlexGet.
How severe is CVE-2026-113613?
It has a CVSS score of 9.2 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-113613 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
