CVE-2026-103511
Received Received - Intake

P4 Search File Write Vulnerability Prior to 2026.4.2

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-05

Assigner: Perforce

Description
Perforce P4 Search prior to 2026.4.2 does not validate file names supplied to its extension installation feature. An attacker with super-user or service-token privileges can write files with arbitrary content to the P4 Search installation directory.

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Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-103511
EUVD
EUVD-2026-92311

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Vendor Product Version / Range
perforce p4_search to 2026.4.2 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-73 The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.

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Executive Summary

Perforce P4 Search before version 2026.4.2 fails to validate file names during its extension installation process. This flaw allows an attacker with high privileges to write files containing arbitrary content into the P4 Search installation directory.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized files in the P4 Search installation directory. Look for files with unexpected names or content. Verify file permissions and ownership of files in the installation directory.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to install malicious files, potentially leading to code execution, data theft, or system compromise. This could disrupt P4 Search operations or provide unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Compliance may be compromised if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Perforce P4 Search to version 2026.4.2 or later. Remove any unauthorized files in the installation directory. Review and restrict super-user and service-token privileges.

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