Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2026-8043: CWE-73 External control of file name or path in ivanti Xtraction

0
Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8043cvecve-2026-8043cwe-73
Published: Tue May 12 2026 (05/12/2026, 14:11:30 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ivanti
Product: Xtraction

Description

External control of a file name in Ivanti Xtraction before version 2026.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to read sensitive files and write arbitrary HTML files to a web directory, leading to information disclosure and possible client-side attacks.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 15:21:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves external control of file names or paths (CWE-73) in Ivanti Xtraction versions prior to 2026.2. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this to read sensitive files on the system and write arbitrary HTML files into a web-accessible directory. This can lead to significant information disclosure and enable client-side attacks such as cross-site scripting or phishing. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to read sensitive files and write arbitrary HTML files to a web directory. This results in information disclosure and may facilitate client-side attacks against users accessing the affected web content. The vulnerability severely compromises confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on Ivanti releasing and distributing an official fix. Until a patch is available, restrict authenticated user permissions to limit file access and web directory write capabilities where possible.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ivanti
Date Reserved
2026-05-06T16:56:11.386Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a0341f2cbff5d8610f8ff93

Added to database: 5/12/2026, 3:06:26 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 3:21:44 PM

Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:36:06 AM

Views: 5

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses