CVE-2026-17614: Wildfly-core: path traversal on wildfly domain controller
A path traversal flaw was found in WildFly's domain mode implementation. The LocalFileRepository.getFile() and getConfigurationFile() methods in wildfly-core/deployment-repository do not validate that the resolved file path remains within the configured repository or configuration root directories. A remote attacker who has obtained the slave host controller secret or compromised a slave host controller can supply a crafted relative path containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../etc/passwd) via the slave-DC wire protocol, causing the Domain Controller to resolve and serve arbitrary files readable by the DC process. This leads to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as configuration files, keystores, and system credentials.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-17614?
CVE-2026-17614 has a medium severity rating of 4.4.
What is the vulnerability CVE-2026-17614 about?
CVE-2026-17614 is a path traversal flaw in WildFly's domain mode that allows unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17614?
To fix CVE-2026-17614, ensure that file path validations are implemented in the LocalFileRepository methods.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-17614?
The vulnerability affects the WildFly core deployment-repository component.
How can CVE-2026-17614 impact my system?
CVE-2026-17614 can potentially allow attackers to access sensitive files on the server due to inadequate path validation.