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actual-server has a path traversal vulnerability

Type: advisorySources: OSV

Actual is an open-source personal finance application. Prior to version 26.5.0, several endpoints are affected by a path traversal vulnerability. Version 26.5.0 fixes the issue.

Products
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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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CVEs
CVE-2026-43872
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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4 Nov 2026, 11:04 UTC · Revision 1

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actual-server has a path traversal vulnerability

core-osv · Original source

Published 12 Jun 2026, 19:05 UTC

Actual is an open-source personal finance application. Prior to version 26.5.0, several endpoints are affected by a path traversal vulnerability. Version 26.5.0 fixes the issue.

osv:CVE-2026-43872
Complete source record
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