Improper neutralization of path traversal sequences in TeamViewer Desktop Clients prior Version 15.81.5 allows an authenticated remote session participant to write files to unintended locations on the local file system via file transfer or virtual file clipboard mechanisms. An attacker can leverage this behavior to achieve arbitrary file write and potentially execute code with the privileges of the affected user.
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CVE-2026-16444 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting TeamViewer Desktop Clients before version 15.81.5 that allows authenticated remote session participants to write files outside their intended directories. By manipulating file paths during file transfer or virtual file clipboard operations, an attacker can place malicious files in system-critical locations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with user privileges. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires only an authenticated remote connection—a common use case for legitimate remote support—making it a significant risk for organizations relying on TeamViewer for IT support, customer service, or remote work scenarios.
While this CVE lacks direct MITRE ATT&CK technique mappings, Casky's security skill detection would identify attack patterns associated with CWE-73 exploitation by monitoring for suspicious file operations that deviate from expected transfer behavior. Practitioners using Casky would observe findings related to Defense Evasion techniques (T1036 - Masquerading, T1202 - Indirect Command Execution) and Execution techniques (T1204 - User Execution, T1559 - Inter-Process Communication) as Claude's extended reasoning correlates abnormal path sequences, file write locations, and process execution chains. The platform would flag deviations such as traversal sequences (../, ..\ patterns), writes to sensitive directories (System32, Program Files), and subsequent suspicious process launches—enabling practitioners to detect exploitation attempts before arbitrary code execution occurs.
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