Name: CVE-2026-16444: External Control of File Name or Path
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-16444, CWE-73, CVSS 7.5, EPSS 0.00412

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Teamviewer Host	—	Upgrade TeamViewer Host to the latest version	Oct 20, 2026	Aug 26, 2026
Teamviewer Remote	—	Upgrade TeamViewer Remote to the latest version	Oct 20, 2026	Aug 26, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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