CVE-2026-73480

Published: Ago 13, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 13, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 4,8
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: passive
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 5,0
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

gdu fails to strip terminal escape sequences from directory and file names when printing paths after TUI exit. Attackers can craft malicious directory or file names containing escape sequences that are interpreted by the terminal, enabling title spoofing, clipboard manipulation, or other terminal-dependent effects.

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Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

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Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Modify Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Not Technology-Specific, AI/ML, Database Server, Web Server
View CWE Details
https://github.com/dundee/gdu
https://github.com/dundee/gdu/commit/fe605ecd9ad0e0f1c7ba84131ddfa1c83c52406f
https://github.com/dundee/gdu/issues/615
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gdu-terminal-injection-via-unstripped-esca…