CVE-2026-26032
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Path Traversal in Apache Ivy

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-26032, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-15

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description

The PackagerResolver of Apache Ivy is able to download online artifacts and to (re)package them in a format defined by a packager.xml file. This repackaging is done by an Ant script, which is stored in a subdirectory of the configured "buildRoot" directory. This subdirectory is calculated based on modules coordinates, like the organisation, name or version. If one of the coordinates contains "../" sequences - which are valid characters for Ivy coordinates in general- it is possible to break out of the configured "buildRoot" directory where other files can be overwritten. In order to exploit this vulnerability an attacker needs to have access to a packager repository and add or modify the coordinates in ivy.xml files to have such "../" sequences. Users of Apache Ivy 2.0.0 to 2.5.3 (inclusive) should upgrade to Ivy 2.6.0.

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Published
2026-07-15
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-07-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-03
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache ivy From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.6.0 (exc)

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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 in Apache Ivy allows an attacker with access to a packager repository to manipulate module coordinates in ivy.xml files to include '../' sequences. This can cause the PackagerResolver to escape the intended buildRoot directory and overwrite other files during artifact repackaging.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check Apache Ivy versions 2.0.0 to 2.5.3 for the PackagerResolver component. Inspect ivy.xml files for coordinates containing '../' sequences. Review buildRoot directory subdirectories for unexpected file modifications or overwrites.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers with repository access to overwrite critical files outside the intended build directory. This could lead to arbitrary code execution, data corruption, or denial of service by replacing system or application files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized file modifications, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality. This may violate compliance requirements for GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed or altered.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Ivy from versions 2.0.0 to 2.5.3 to version 2.6.0 or later to address the vulnerability.

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