5.8

CVE-2026-16088: halo-dev halo Files Backup Endpoint MigrationEndpoint.java download path traversal

Deferred
Published 18-07-2026Last modified 20-07-2026

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-16088 is a medium (CVSS 5.8) vulnerability in halo-dev halo. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Priority
Routine

Not severe (CVSS 5.1, network access); no exploitation reported by the 5 checked sources

Source freshness unavailable

How is this decided?
CVSS score
5.8/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
0.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits1github

Timeline

  1. 18-07-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 20-07-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was detected in halo-dev halo up to 2.24.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Download of the file MigrationEndpoint.java of the component Files Backup Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

CVSS metrics

7 scores · 2 sources · 4 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

0.49%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

42%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

No change 0.00 pp

From 0.49% on 04-10-2026

04-10-202603-11-2026

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEV

Not in the CISA KEV catalog.

ENISA CNW

Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.

CIRCL

Not in the CIRCL catalog.

Public exploits

1 found
  • githubUnverified

    Halo

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Version check

Known conditions: network-reachable, administrative account, no user interaction (CVSS vector). Other conditions: not stated in public data.

Halo-dev1 product
  • halo2.24.0 | 2.24.1 | 2.24.2

1 vendor · 1 product

References

6 links