CVE catalog

CVE-2026-32727

SciTokens is a reference library for generating and using SciTokens. Prior to version 1.9.7, the Enforcer is vulnerable to a path traversal attack where an attacker can use dot-dot (..) in the scope c

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Severity: High · CVSS 8.1
Published: Mar 31, 2026, 1:31:57 AM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 0.52% · Oct 25, 2026

A flaw was found in SciTokens. A remote attacker can exploit this path traversal vulnerability by using "dot-dot" (..) in the scope claim of a token. This allows the attacker to bypass intended directory restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files and directories outside of the authorized path. Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references. The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Vulnerable and fixed packages

Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.

Distribution	Package	Release	Version	Status
Cpe	scitokens_library	Not reported	`1.9.7`	fixed

Fixed-version evidence

Distribution	Package	Type	Release	Fixed version	Urgency	Origin	Bugs
Cpe	scitokens_library	cpe	Not reported	`1.9.7`	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

OpenFactory catalog packages

No matching packages in this catalog.

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 10:34:59 PM UTC

References

[FIRST EPSS] · [National Vulnerability Database (NVD)] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]