# CVE-2026-16767

A vulnerability was detected in Ne-Lexa php-zip up to 4.0.2. This affects the function ZipFile::extractTo of the file src/ZipFile.php of the component ZIP Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument entryName results in path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Published Jul 25, 2026

[Issue #100](https://github.com/Ne-Lexa/php-zip/issues/100)

CVSS Score Medium

6.5

### CVE-2026-16767 Security Details

**CVE ID**  
CVE-2026-16767

**CWE**  
CWE-22 [Learn more about CWE-22](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html)

**Description**  
A vulnerability was detected in Ne-Lexa php-zip up to 4.0.2. This affects the function ZipFile::extractTo of the file src/ZipFile.php of the component ZIP Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument entryName results in path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

**Published**  
Jul 25, 2026

**CVSS Score & Severity**  
6.5 Medium

**CVSS Vector**  
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

**EPSS Score**  
0.479%

**Malware**  
malware

**KEV Status**  
Not in KEV Catalog: No known exploits

**Affected Ecosystems**  
affected

**Source**  
National Vulnerability Database

**References**  
[GitHub · Issue #100](https://github.com/Ne-Lexa/php-zip/issues/100 "https://github.com/Ne-Lexa/php-zip/issues/100")