CVE-2026-46724: Tpwd/ke search Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c72x-mc2p-wv7x
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-46724 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Tpwd/ke search libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 ke_search path traversal due to lack of normalization on config directory from file indexer. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46724 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-46724
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c72x-mc2p-wv7x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Tpwd/ke search
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-46724

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tpwd/ke search dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tpwd/ke_search fixed: 7.0.1 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 7.0.1
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 6.6.1 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 6.6.1
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 5.6.2 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 5.6.2
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 4.6.7 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 4.6.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-46724, inspect your project dependencies for Tpwd/ke search:

inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tpwd/ke search in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Tpwd/ke search, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In TYPO3 faceted fulltext search (`ke_search`), 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. This has been patched in versions 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2 and 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46724 Affected Tpwd/ke search Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.16.6.15.6.24.6.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.1
7.0.1
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.6.1
6.6.1
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.6.2
5.6.2
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
< 4.6.7
4.6.7

References

NVD — CVE-2026-46724 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46724
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/tpwd/ke_search/CVE-2026-46724.yaml
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search
Tpwd/ke search Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2026-011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46724?
CVE-2026-46724 is a security vulnerability in Tpwd/ke search involving TYPO3 ke_search path traversal due to lack of normalization on config directory from file indexer under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Tpwd/ke search versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 across affected packages: tpwd/ke_search.
What version fixes CVE-2026-46724?
Upgrading to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tpwd/ke_search affected?
Yes, tpwd/ke_search is affected in releases prior to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-46724?
CVE-2026-46724 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-46724?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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