# CVE-2026-105265: Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder path traversal in timezone parameter

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-105265-a-vulnerability-exists-in-the-the-time-zone-parameter-and-does  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-22. Updated: 2026-10-22  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-105265 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-10-22

The Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder is a network video encoding device used in broadcast and streaming applications. An authenticated user can manipulate the timezone configuration to make the system read arbitrary files outside the intended timezone database directory, potentially exposing sensitive system files or gaining unauthorized access to configuration data.

Technologies: [Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/e3-ndi-encoder). Vendors: [Kiloview](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/kiloview).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-105265 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105265 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-105265?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 22 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder firmware <1.30.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105265?** Yes: fixed in E3 Firmware 1.30. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-105265 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-105265?** Check whether you run Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in E3 Firmware 1.30

## Technical details

A path traversal vulnerability in the timezone parameter validation allows an authenticated user to cause /etc/localtime to point outside the standard zoneinfo directory. The vulnerability requires authentication and successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure or system configuration manipulation, depending on what files are accessible and how the symlink is used by system processes.

## Affected products

- Kiloview E3 NDI Encoder firmware <1.30

## Timeline

- 2026-10-22: disclosed

## References

- [https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-295-01.json](https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-295-01.json)
- [https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-295-01](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-295-01)

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