Path traversal in Apache Juneau DirectoryResource exposes files
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Apache Juneau versions before 9.2.1 contain a path traversal flaw (CWE-22) in the microservice DirectoryResource. The resource does not keep request paths inside its configured root directory. When an application enables its view, upload or delete settings (all off by default), an unauthenticated remote attacker can read, write or delete files anywhere the server process has access.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-05
Description from the CNA
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Apache Juneau. The microservice DirectoryResource does not keep request paths inside its configured root directory. When an application enables the resource's view, upload or delete settings (all off by default), a client can read, write or delete files outside the root, anywhere the server process has access. This issue affects Apache Juneau: through 9.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.2.1, which fixes the issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
Remediation
Upgrade Apache Juneau to version 9.2.1, which fixes the issue.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-05
- Fix · CNA Apache Juneau (Apache Software Foundation) Fixed in 9.2.1
- Fix · CNA Apache Juneau (Apache Software Foundation) Fixed in 9.2.1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Apache Juneau — lists.apache.org/thread.html/j05q7vw08j48o96tdlzcsd4sozx1ly…
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-85385 Unsafe reflection in Apache Juneau runs class initializers during parsingPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2026-85386 Cross-site request forgery in Apache Juneau via content query parameterPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2026-85384 Unbounded memory allocation in Apache Juneau causes denial of servicePriority MEDIUM 44
Timeline
- 2026-11-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-121489
- 2026-11-05 Alias added: GHSA-6jw3-6826-3jf9
References
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- TI-2024-26062 Apache OFBiz: Unauthenticated endpoint could allow execution of screen rendering code KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-21190 Apache OFBiz: Path traversal leading to RCE KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-18186 Apache HugeGraph-Server: Command execution in gremlin KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2023-25106 Deserialization of untrusted data in Apache ActiveMQ KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2026-121489 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-121489 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6jw3-6826-3jf9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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