EIP-2026-117148

PRE-CVE

Express Zip 2.40 - Directory Traversal

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117148. PoCs published by R-73eN.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script exploits a path traversal vulnerability in Express Zip <= 2.40 by creating a malicious ZIP file that extracts a file to an arbitrary location (e.g., C:\POC.txt) when extracted. The exploit leverages improper validation of '..\' sequences in the ZIP file's internal paths.

Description

Express Zip 2.40 - Directory Traversal

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by R-73eN · pythonlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39674

This Python script exploits a path traversal vulnerability in Express Zip <= 2.40 by creating a malicious ZIP file that extracts a file to an arbitrary location (e.g., C:\POC.txt) when extracted. The exploit leverages improper validation of '..\' sequences in the ZIP file's internal paths.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Express Zip <= 2.40
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Express Zip <= 2.40 installed on the target system · User interaction to extract the malicious ZIP file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026