CVE-2026-121489
Apache Juneau: Path traversal in DirectoryResource allows reading files outside the configured root directory
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Juneau. The microservice DirectoryResource does not keep request paths inside its configured root directory. When an application enables the resource's view, upload or delete settings (all off by default), a client can read, write or delete files outside the root, anywhere the server process has access. This issue affects Apache Juneau: through 9.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.1, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-121489
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Juneau to version 9.2.1.
- Verify file access restrictions.
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-2026-121489.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/j05q7vw08j48o96tdlzcsd4sozx1lyl6 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Juneau. The microservice DirectoryResource does not keep request paths inside its configured root directory. When an application enables the resource's view, upload or delete settings (all off by default), a client can read, write or delete files outside the root, anywhere the server process has access. This issue affects Apache Juneau: through 9.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.1, which fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/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-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121489.json">CVE-2026-121489</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/j05q7vw08j48o96tdlzcsd4sozx1lyl6