October 28, 2026

CVE Watchtower

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CVE-2026-16444NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper
neutralization of path traversal sequences in TeamViewer Desktop Clients prior
Version 15.81.5 allows an authenticated remote session participant to write files
to unintended locations on the local file system via file transfer or virtual
file clipboard mechanisms. An attacker can leverage this behavior to achieve
arbitrary file write and potentially execute code with the privileges of the
affected user.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.5)
Published Date
Aug 26, 2026
Last Modified
Sep 1, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.27%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-73: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.5 (HIGH)
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
Patched Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
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