CVE-2026-47659: Pathling has path traversal in $import-pnp manifest that enables read-capable SSRF via /jobs/{jobId}/{filename}
Pathling is a set of tools that make it easier to use FHIR and clinical terminology within health data analytics. Prior to version 2.0.0 of Pathling Server, Pathling's /$result endpoint allows a caller who can obtain any valid async export job ID to supply file parameter values containing path traversal sequences. The handler verifies only the supplied job and never normalises or confines the requested file path to that job's jobs/<jobId> directory before opening it as a filesystem resource. Because async export scratch space lives under the same warehouse database root as persisted resource tables, an attacker can use their own export job to read other files from the warehouse. This is fixed in Pathling Server 2.0.0. The $result handler now resolves and canonicalizes the requested file path and rejects any request that escapes the job's jobs/<jobId> directory. As an interim mitigation, disable the async export operations (pathling.operations.exportEnabled, patientExportEnabled, groupExportEnabled, bulkSubmitEnabled) or enable authentication and restrict export capability to trusted callers.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Pathling Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.0.0 - Configuration
As an interim mitigation, disable async export operations by setting pathling.operations.exportEnabled, pathling.operations.patientExportEnabled, pathling.operations.groupExportEnabled, and pathling.operations.bulkSubmitEnabled to disabled.
Pathling (async export operations) pathling.operations.exportEnabled / pathling.operations.patientExportEnabled / pathling.operations.groupExportEnabled / pathling.operations.bulkSubmitEnabled = disable - Configuration
As an interim mitigation, enable authentication and restrict export capability to trusted callers so that only trusted callers can access async export jobs and their results.
Pathling (exports via $result) authentication = enable
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-47659?
The severity of CVE-2026-47659 is rated at 55 on the risk scale.
How does CVE-2026-47659 enable SSRF?
CVE-2026-47659 allows read-capable server-side request forgery (SSRF) through a path traversal vulnerability in the $import-pnp manifest.
Which versions of Pathling are affected by CVE-2026-47659?
CVE-2026-47659 affects versions of Pathling Server prior to 2.0.0.
What is path traversal in the context of CVE-2026-47659?
Path traversal in CVE-2026-47659 refers to the ability to manipulate the file path to access unauthorized files on the server.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47659?
To fix CVE-2026-47659, upgrade to Pathling Server version 2.0.0 or later.