CVE-2026-66381

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Path Traversal in JFrog Artifactory Repository Reader

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: JFrog

Description

A repository reader with cache-deploy permission may access content outside a configured upstream path under specific conditions.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-12

Last Modified

2026-08-28

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-31

NVD

CVE-2026-66381

EUVD

EUVD-2026-57250

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
jfrog	artifactory	7.161.15

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 allows a repository reader with cache-deploy permissions to access content outside a configured upstream path under specific conditions. It involves improper path validation where the system may incorrectly permit access to restricted areas.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor Artifactory logs for unauthorized access attempts outside configured upstream paths. Check for cache-deploy permission misuse by reviewing user permissions and access logs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with cache-deploy permissions could access sensitive data stored outside intended paths, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. This may result in data breaches or exposure of confidential files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health-related data. Non-compliance may lead to legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update JFrog Artifactory to the latest patched version to address the path traversal issue. Review repository permissions to ensure only authorized users have cache-deploy access. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns outside configured upstream paths.

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