CVE-2026-47871: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in VMware Avi Load Balancer
VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a directory traversal vulnerability. Flaws in file path validation allow malicious, authenticated network users to perform directory traversal attacks. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47871 is a directory traversal vulnerability in VMware Avi Load Balancer caused by improper validation of file paths. Authenticated network users can exploit this flaw to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially accessing sensitive files outside restricted directories. Affected versions include 22.1.1 through 22.1.7, 30.1.1 through 30.2.6, 31.1.1 through 31.2.2, and 32.1.1. Fixes are available in versions 30.2.7, 31.2.2-2p3, and 32.1.2. The product is a cloud service, and the vendor manages remediation for the cloud-hosted environment.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to access files outside of restricted directories, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information and full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading to fixed versions: 30.2.7, 31.2.2-2p3, or 32.1.2. Since VMware Avi Load Balancer is a cloud service, VMware manages remediation for the cloud-hosted environment. Users should verify with VMware's official advisory for the current patch status and ensure their deployments are updated accordingly.
CVE-2026-47871: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in VMware Avi Load Balancer
Description
VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a directory traversal vulnerability. Flaws in file path validation allow malicious, authenticated network users to perform directory traversal attacks. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47871 is a directory traversal vulnerability in VMware Avi Load Balancer caused by improper validation of file paths. Authenticated network users can exploit this flaw to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially accessing sensitive files outside restricted directories. Affected versions include 22.1.1 through 22.1.7, 30.1.1 through 30.2.6, 31.1.1 through 31.2.2, and 32.1.1. Fixes are available in versions 30.2.7, 31.2.2-2p3, and 32.1.2. The product is a cloud service, and the vendor manages remediation for the cloud-hosted environment.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to access files outside of restricted directories, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information and full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading to fixed versions: 30.2.7, 31.2.2-2p3, or 32.1.2. Since VMware Avi Load Balancer is a cloud service, VMware manages remediation for the cloud-hosted environment. Users should verify with VMware's official advisory for the current patch status and ensure their deployments are updated accordingly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- vmware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T10:00:57.077Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Is Cloud Service
- true
Threat ID: 6a5b5ea62d1edb114c7faef3
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 11:08:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 11:24:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 12:55:21 UTC
Views: 7
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