CVE-2026-47661: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in aehrc pathling
CVE-2026-47661 is a path traversal vulnerability in Pathling Server prior to version 2.0.0. The vulnerability exists in the /$result endpoint, which allows an attacker with a valid async export job ID to supply a file parameter containing path traversal sequences. This flaw permits reading arbitrary files from the warehouse database root, as the file path is not properly normalized or confined to the job's directory. The issue is fixed in Pathling Server 2.0.0. Interim mitigations include disabling async export operations or enabling authentication to restrict export capabilities to trusted users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Pathling Server versions before 2.0.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the /$result endpoint. The endpoint accepts a file parameter that is not properly sanitized or confined to the expected job directory, allowing an attacker who can obtain any valid async export job ID to read arbitrary files from the warehouse database root. This is due to the handler verifying only the job ID without normalizing or restricting the file path. The vulnerability is resolved in version 2.0.0. Until patched, disabling async export operations or enforcing authentication and access controls can mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker who can obtain a valid async export job ID can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the warehouse database root. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored alongside the export scratch space and persisted resource tables. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 (CVSS 4.0) due to its network attack vector, lack of required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Pathling Server version 2.0.0. Until upgrading, it is recommended to disable async export operations by setting pathling.operations.exportEnabled, patientExportEnabled, groupExportEnabled, and bulkSubmitEnabled to false. Alternatively, enable authentication and restrict export capabilities to trusted callers to prevent unauthorized access.
CVE-2026-47661: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in aehrc pathling
Description
CVE-2026-47661 is a path traversal vulnerability in Pathling Server prior to version 2.0.0. The vulnerability exists in the /$result endpoint, which allows an attacker with a valid async export job ID to supply a file parameter containing path traversal sequences. This flaw permits reading arbitrary files from the warehouse database root, as the file path is not properly normalized or confined to the job's directory. The issue is fixed in Pathling Server 2.0.0. Interim mitigations include disabling async export operations or enabling authentication to restrict export capabilities to trusted users.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
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Technical Analysis
Pathling Server versions before 2.0.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the /$result endpoint. The endpoint accepts a file parameter that is not properly sanitized or confined to the expected job directory, allowing an attacker who can obtain any valid async export job ID to read arbitrary files from the warehouse database root. This is due to the handler verifying only the job ID without normalizing or restricting the file path. The vulnerability is resolved in version 2.0.0. Until patched, disabling async export operations or enforcing authentication and access controls can mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker who can obtain a valid async export job ID can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the warehouse database root. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored alongside the export scratch space and persisted resource tables. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 (CVSS 4.0) due to its network attack vector, lack of required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Pathling Server version 2.0.0. Until upgrading, it is recommended to disable async export operations by setting pathling.operations.exportEnabled, patientExportEnabled, groupExportEnabled, and bulkSubmitEnabled to false. Alternatively, enable authentication and restrict export capabilities to trusted callers to prevent unauthorized access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T21:10:38.797Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a772657bf8831d539846b93
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 12:51:35 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 12:52:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 14:11:03 UTC
Views: 3
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