CVE-2026-81838 - Zip Slip path traversal in awsdac (diagram-as-code)

AWS ยท 2026-10-21

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Technical Details

Affected Versions 0.10 through 0.23 (inclusive)
Regions all
CVE IDs CVE-2026-81838
Migration Required Yes
Cost Impact Neutral

What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update awsdac to version 0.24 to address the Zip Slip vulnerability (CVE-2026-81838), ensuring that definition files are processed securely and preventing potential arbitrary code execution on local machines.

For Platform Teams

Deploy the updated awsdac version (0.24) across all environments to mitigate the Zip Slip vulnerability (CVE-2026-81838), enhancing the security posture of local machines processing architecture diagrams.

For Executives

Implement the latest awsdac version (0.24) to mitigate the Zip Slip vulnerability (CVE-2026-81838) and protect against potential arbitrary code execution, ensuring the security of local machines processing untrusted definition files.

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