CVE-2026-79986 Apache Camel - Path Traversal

Apache Camel 4.0.0 before 4.18.5, 4.19.0 before 4.22.1 contains a path traversal caused by lack of lexical normalization and directory containment checks in Azure Files component remote-file consumers, letting attackers read, delete, or rename files outside the configured directory, exploit requires crafted remote server directory listing.

CVSS base score 7.4 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
Proof of concept available
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Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
File System Read, File System Write, Data Tampering
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Published
19 October 2026
Updated
20 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-22

Vendor fix

Upgrade to Apache Camel 4.23.0, or 4.22.1 for 4.22.x stream, or 4.18.5 for 4.18.x LTS stream.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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