CVE-2026-3051
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a path traversal vulnerability in DataLinkDC Dinky's GitRepository component. Attackers can manipulate the projectName parameter to access arbitrary files on the server. This affects Dinky installations up to version 1.2.5 that have the vulnerable component exposed.
💻 Affected Systems
- DataLinkDC Dinky
📦 What is this software?
Dinky by Dinky
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote attackers could read sensitive files like configuration files, credentials, or source code, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access leading to information disclosure of sensitive data stored on the server.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and access controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit has been publicly disclosed and requires minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor did not respond to disclosure. Consider upgrading to any version beyond 1.2.5 if available, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation to reject path traversal sequences in projectName parameter
Implement validation in GitRepository.java to sanitize projectName input
Access Control Restriction
linuxRestrict file system access permissions for the Dinky application user
chmod 750 /path/to/dinky/data
setfacl -m u:dinkyuser:rx /required/paths
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Isolate Dinky instance in network segment with limited access to sensitive file systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Dinky version is ≤1.2.5 and if GitRepository component is accessibleCheck Version:
Check application version in web interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with path traversal payloads (e.g., '../../etc/passwd') to verify they are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in application logs
- Multiple failed path traversal attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences in projectName parameter
SIEM Query:
source="dinky_logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "%2e%2e%2f")