CVE-2026-47896
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Path Traversal in Apache Lucene.Net Replicator

Publication date: 2026-07-03

Last updated on: 2026-07-03

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Lucene.Net (Lucene.Net.Replicator library). This issue affects Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator: from 4.8.0-beta00005 through 4.8.0-beta00017. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.8.0-beta00018, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-07-03
Last Modified
2026-07-03
Generated
2026-07-03
AI Q&A
2026-07-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-47896
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41519

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache lucene.net.replicator From 4.8.0-beta00005 (inc) to 4.8.0-beta00017 (inc)

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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 is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, also known as a 'Path Traversal' vulnerability, found in the Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator library.

It affects versions from 4.8.0-beta00005 through 4.8.0-beta00017 of Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator.

Path Traversal vulnerabilities allow an attacker to access files and directories that are outside the intended restricted directory by manipulating file paths.

Users are advised to upgrade to version 4.8.0-beta00018, which contains the fix for this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are recommended to upgrade Apache Lucene.Net.Replicator to version 4.8.0-beta00018, which fixes the issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to access sensitive files and directories outside of the intended restricted area.

Such unauthorized access can lead to exposure of confidential information, potential system compromise, or further exploitation.

Given the high CVSS base score of 8.9, the impact is considered severe.

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