PGHoard Path Traversal vulnerability
A vulnerability has been discovered that could allow an attacker to acquire disk access with privileges equivalent to those of pghoard, allowing for unintended path traversal. Depending on the permissions/privileges assigned to pghoard, this could allow disclosure of sensitive information.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | pghoard | < 2.6.1-rc | 2.6.1-rc |
References
- https://github.com/Aiven-Open/pghoard/security/advisories/GHSA-m9hc-vxjj-4x6q
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56142
- https://github.com/Aiven-Open/pghoard/commit/fe9947642cc73bcacf6d19b93eb98f442223fb47
- https://github.com/Aiven-Open/pghoard
- https://pypi.org/project/pghoard
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m9hc-vxjj-4x6q
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
pghoard- Disclosed
- 17.12.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1778 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-m9hc-vxjj-4x6q - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: pghoard
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 12.2024 06.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Medium 1
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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