CVE-2026-2251
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Path Traversal in Xerox FreeFlow Core Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-02-27

Last updated on: 2026-03-02

Assigner: Xerox

Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (Path Traversal) vulnerability in Xerox FreeFlow Core allows unauthorized path traversal leading to RCE. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and including 8.0.7. Please consider upgrading to FreeFlow Core version 8.1.0 via the software available on - https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads
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Published
2026-02-27
Last Modified
2026-03-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-2251
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9014
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Vendor Product Version / Range
xerox freeflow_core to 8.1.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Path Traversal flaw in Xerox FreeFlow Core software versions up to and including 8.0.7. It occurs because the software improperly limits the pathname to a restricted directory, allowing an attacker to traverse directories they should not have access to.

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE), meaning an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system without authorization.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive files and the ability for an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system.

Such unauthorized remote code execution can lead to full system compromise, data theft, disruption of services, and potentially allow attackers to move laterally within a network.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Xerox FreeFlow Core to version 8.1.0 or later.

The updated software is available for download at the official Xerox support site: https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads

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