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Hackers Exploit Windmill Flaw to Read Arbitrary Server Files Without Authentication

VulnCheck says attackers are exploiting Windmill CVE-2026-29059 to read server files, with about 170 vulnerable systems exposed in 24 countries.

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A recently discovered security flaw in the open-source developer platform Windmill has been exploited by hackers to access arbitrary server files without authentication. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-29059, affects Windmill's "get_log_file" endpoint, allowing attackers to manipulate the filename parameter and access sensitive information. This unauthenticated path traversal issue has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high-severity risk. The exploitation of this flaw highlights the importance of timely vulnerability patching and secure coding practices in preventing such attacks.

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