Disclosure summary
Tornado before 6.5.9 contains a path traversal vulnerability in StaticFileHandler that follows symbolic links inside the static root without confirming the resolved target stays within it. When a symlink pointing outside the static directory exists inside it, unauthenticated attackers can request it to read files such as configuration files, private keys, and application secrets accessible to the process user.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-59
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-103263
Open original source · Updated Oct 01, 2026
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Original records & references
PUBLISHED 2026-10-01T07:17:21-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-01T16:17:23-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:45:14-04:00