CVE-2026-12609: Path Traversal

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

In Eclipse Theia versions 1.66.0 and up until including 1.73.1, the @theia/plugin-ext backend exposes the /hostedPlugin/:pluginId/:path() HTTP endpoint, which resolves the requested file path with path.resolve(localPath, filePath) without verifying that the resolved path stays within the plugin's directory. An unauthenticated network attacker can send percent-encoded ../ sequences (%2e%2e%2f) that decode into the path parameter and escape the plugin directory, allowing arbitrary files readable by the Theia backend process to be retrieved. Plugin IDs are derived deterministically from a plugin's publisher and name, so built-in plugins serve as reliable anchors that require no prior knowledge of the target system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Eclipse Theia Theia>=1.66.0<=1.73.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Eclipse Theia (@theia/plugin-ext) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.73.1Patch @theia/plugin-ext
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the @theia/plugin-ext backend endpoint /hostedPlugin/:pluginId/:path(*) (e.g., at the network layer/WAF) so unauthenticated clients cannot retrieve files via percent-encoded ../ sequences like %2e%2e%2f.

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12609?

CVE-2026-12609 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.5.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12609?

CVE-2026-12609 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-12609?

To fix CVE-2026-12609, update Eclipse Theia to a version higher than 1.73.1.

4

What does CVE-2026-12609 affect?

CVE-2026-12609 affects Eclipse Theia versions 1.66.0 up until including 1.73.1.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-12609?

CVE-2026-12609 allows unauthorized access to files outside of the designated plugin paths.

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