(0Day) Ultralytics Google Drive Download Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ultralytics. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of downloads from Google Drive. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
08/26/26 – ZDI submitted the report to the vendor’s GitHub account
10/19/26 – ZDI asked for updates
10/22/26 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product
Disclosure Timeline
- 2026-08-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-10-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-10-28 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Anonymous
