Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable over the internet?

Yes, if the ConvertX instance exposes the `POST /delete` endpoint over a network and access controls are weak or absent. The attack can be carried out via crafted HTTP requests containing malicious `filename` values. If the endpoint is properly authenticated and only accessible from trusted networks, the practical exposure is reduced but not eliminated for insiders.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs the ability to send requests to the vulnerable `POST /delete` endpoint. Whether that requires authentication depends on the deployment configuration. The attacker does not need shell access to the server; they only need HTTP-level access and sufficient knowledge of target file paths.

What is the safest general fix pattern for developers?

The safest approach is to decouple external identifiers from filesystem paths. Use internal IDs or handles in the API, look up the corresponding file paths on the server side, and ensure those paths are confined to a specific storage directory. Additionally, canonicalize paths, enforce that they remain within the allowed directory tree, and reject any request that attempts to operate on paths outside that boundary.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

Path Traversal File Deletion (CWE-22) in ConvertX /delete Endpoint

CVE-2026-24741

Published:

Jan 27, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Directory Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Deletion on Server

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Directory Traversal

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Arbitrary File Deletion on Server

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Path Traversal File Deletion (CWE-22) in ConvertX /delete Endpoint

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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