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CVE-2026-32727 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.1

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

SciTokens - Path Traversal

Published: March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

SciTokens < 1.9.7 contains a path traversal vulnerability caused by improper normalization of scope claims and requested paths in the Enforcer, letting attackers escape directory restrictions, exploit requires crafted token scope.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.1

Impact

Attackers can escape directory restrictions, potentially accessing unauthorized files or directories.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.9.7 or later.

References

https://github.com/scitokens/scitokens/commit/2d1cc9e42bc944fe0bbc429b85d166e7156d53f9
https://github.com/scitokens/scitokens/pull/230
https://github.com/scitokens/scitokens/releases/tag/v1.9.7
https://github.com/scitokens/scitokens/security/advisories/GHSA-3x2w-63fp-3qvw

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-32727
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.1
Type: path_traversal
Status: new

CWE

CWE-22

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N