CVE-2026-46724: Path Traversal in extension "Faceted Search" (ke_search)

Published May 19, 2026
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Updated

The file indexer does not normalize the configured directory path. A backend user with permission to edit indexer configurations can index documents from arbitrary locations on the server file system through path traversal sequences.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Typo3 ke_search (Faceted Search) extension

Event History

May 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46724?

CVE-2026-46724 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation through path traversal.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46724?

To mitigate CVE-2026-46724, ensure that appropriate path normalization is implemented in the indexer configuration.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-46724?

The vulnerability affects users of the TYPO3 ke_search (Faceted Search) extension with permissions to edit indexer configurations.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-46724 enable?

CVE-2026-46724 enables path traversal attacks, allowing unauthorized access to arbitrary filesystem locations.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-46724?

Yes, a patch has been released by TYPO3 to address CVE-2026-46724, which users should apply immediately.

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