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CVE-2026-47429

Vitest.dev Vitest path traversal

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.88%
  1. Published14 Jul 2026

Description

Vitest is a testing framework powered by Vite. Prior to 3.2.5 and 4.1.0, the Vitest UI/API server on Windows used isFileServingAllowed incorrectly for /__vitest_attachment__, allowing \\?\\..\\ path traversal to read files outside the project; exposed API write and rerun features such as saveTestFile and rerun could also allow arbitrary script execution. This issue is fixed in versions 3.2.5 and 4.1.0.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vitest.dev Vitest≥ 4.0.0 < 4.1.0 · < 3.2.5

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-47429 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-47429 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.88%.

How severe is CVE-2026-47429?

CVE-2026-47429 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-47429?

Affected products include Vitest.dev Vitest.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47429?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Vitest.dev Vitest 4.1.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.