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CVE-2026-16444

Improper Validation of File Paths in TeamViewer Desktop Clients

CVSS score

7.5

EPSS probability

%0.3

Risk score

0.0

Published

1 mo ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-16444 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16444 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport & Portable View
2TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport & Portable (for Windows 7 & 8) View
3TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport (v14 for Windows) View
4TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport (v14 for Linux) View
5TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport (v14 for macOS) View
6TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport & Portable (v13 for Windows) View
7TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport (v13 for Linux) View
8TeamViewerFull Client, Host, QuickSupport (v13 for macOS) View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 8

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.5CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
7.5CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2026-16444 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16444 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16444 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.5 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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