CVE-2026-47897: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Lucene.Net
Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator versions from 4.8.0-beta00005 before 4.8.0-beta00018 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that improperly limits pathname access to restricted directories. This vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially access files outside the intended directory scope. The issue is fixed in version 4.8.0-beta00018. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.9.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47897 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator library affecting versions from 4.8.0-beta00005 up to but not including 4.8.0-beta00018. The vulnerability arises due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories, which could allow an attacker to access files outside the intended directory boundaries. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 4.8.0-beta00018.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access files outside of restricted directories, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.9 indicates high impact, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator to version 4.8.0-beta00018 or later, where this path traversal vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade to this version. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-47897: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Lucene.Net
Description
Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator versions from 4.8.0-beta00005 before 4.8.0-beta00018 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that improperly limits pathname access to restricted directories. This vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially access files outside the intended directory scope. The issue is fixed in version 4.8.0-beta00018. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.9.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.9high
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47897 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator library affecting versions from 4.8.0-beta00005 up to but not including 4.8.0-beta00018. The vulnerability arises due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories, which could allow an attacker to access files outside the intended directory boundaries. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 4.8.0-beta00018.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access files outside of restricted directories, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.9 indicates high impact, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator to version 4.8.0-beta00018 or later, where this path traversal vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade to this version. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T14:24:00.557Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a476a1627e9c79719455be4
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 07:51:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 08:06:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 08:47:56 UTC
Views: 4
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