Thumbor has path traversal via post-validation URL decoding bypass in file_loader
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-53502
Summary
Thumbor has path traversal via post-validation URL decoding bypass in file_loader
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for thumbor. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether thumbor is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7.
Sources
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