Neo.maruApplication · Maru

CVE-2026-30281

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-31
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Public exploit Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in MaruNuri LLC v2.0.23 allows attackers to overwrite critical internal files via the file import process, leading to arbitrary code execution or information exposure.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in MaruNuri LLC v2.0.23 file import functionality allows unauthenticated attackers to write to arbitrary file system locations, enabling code execution via overwriting executable files or sensitive configuration files.

MitigationImplement strict path validation and sanitization on the file import function to restrict write operations to allowed directories only; implement file type allowlisting and enforce authentication on import endpoints.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Neo.maruApplication
Affected:= 2.0.23

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify installed Maru Neo.maru version
    Check the application version via its about dialog, help menu, or version file in the installation directory. Common locations: help > about, or check a version.info, version.txt, or manifest file in the program files folder.
    Affected if Installed version equals exactly 2.0.23
  2. Locate the file import module
    Navigate the application menus to find the file import feature. Look for options labeled Import, File Import, Load Data, or similar in the main menu, toolbar, or settings panel.
    Affected if File import functionality exists and is accessible in the UI or via API endpoint
  3. Verify if file import accepts file paths
    Attempt to use the file import feature and observe if it prompts for or accepts a file path/URL input. Check if the import dialog allows specifying arbitrary file locations or uses a fixed directory.
    Affected if The import feature accepts user-supplied file paths or URLs without strict path validation
  4. Test for path traversal vulnerability
    During file import, attempt to specify a path such as ../../internal/config or similar path traversal sequence to write outside the intended upload directory. Observe if the application allows writing to non-designated directories.
    Affected if The application permits writing files to paths outside the designated import directory using traversal sequences
  5. Check application logs for write attempts
    Review application logs, audit trails, or security event logs for any file write operations that targeted unexpected paths or revealed path traversal attempts.
    Affected if Logs show file write operations to paths outside the expected import directory

User is affected if Maru Neo.maru version 2.0.23 is installed AND the file import feature is accessible, as this combination allows arbitrary file overwrite via path traversal.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement strict path validation and sanitization on the file import function to restrict write operations to allowed directories only; implement file type allowlisting and enforce authentication on import endpoints.

Fix this in Neo.maru Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
24.0 hours of engineering $4,200
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