CVE-2026-11420: Path Traversal in Altium Enterprise Server NIS Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Write and File Read
Two path traversal vulnerabilities in the Network Installation Service (NIS) of Altium Enterprise Server allow an unauthenticated network attacker to write arbitrary files to any writable location on the server filesystem and to read package archive files from the server. No authentication, session, or credentials are required.
Because content-controlled files can be written to web-accessible directories, or used to overwrite application binaries or configuration files, exploitation can be escalated to remote code execution in the context of the service account, and can disclose deployment package contents. Altium 365 cloud deployments are not affected, as the Network Installation Service is not part of the cloud offering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-11420?
The severity of CVE-2026-11420 is critical with a CVSS score of 10.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11420?
To fix CVE-2026-11420, update Altium Enterprise Server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11420?
CVE-2026-11420 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows arbitrary file read and write.
Can CVE-2026-11420 be exploited by authenticated users?
No, CVE-2026-11420 can be exploited by unauthenticated network attackers.
What impact does CVE-2026-11420 have on the server?
CVE-2026-11420 allows attackers to write arbitrary files and read sensitive package archive files on the server.