CVE-2026-103508
Path traversal via logging configuration in P4Search
Description
P4 Search (formerly Helix Search) allows an authenticated user holding administrative privileges on the connected P4 Server to supply a crafted logging configuration that causes files to be written or deleted outside the intended logging directory. This could lead to code execution as the P4 Search service account. This issue affects P4 Search 2026.4.2 and earlier. Perforce resolved it in 2026.4.3.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 7:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-103508
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | ca2a266c-be2f-4d4b-92d0-47b76b1a9c4e | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update P4 Search to version 2026.4.3 or later.
- Review logging configurations for security.
- Restrict administrative privileges where possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-103508.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://portal.perforce.com/s/cve/a91Qi000003GdOfIAK/path-traversal-via-logging-configuration-in-p4search |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-103508', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-15T18:14:09.209929Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description P4 Search (formerly Helix Search) allows an authenticated user holding administrative privileges on the connected P4 Server to supply a crafted logging configuration that causes files to be written or deleted outside the intended logging directory. This could lead to code execution as the P4 Search service account. This issue affects P4 Search 2026.4.2 and earlier. Perforce resolved it in 2026.4.3. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-23 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103508.json">CVE-2026-103508</a> Added Reference https://portal.perforce.com/s/cve/a91Qi000003GdOfIAK/path-traversal-via-logging-configuration-in-p4search