CVE-2026-3418: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xx79-g5wr-vq89
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-3418 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-3418 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-3418
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xx79-g5wr-vq89
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-3418

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

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-3418, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Software, 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

The System REST API accepts user-supplied file uploads without enforcing sufficient validation on the file type or destination, allowing files to be written to arbitrary server-accessible locations. Exploitation requires authenticated administrative access with publisher privileges. Successful exploitation permits an authenticated publisher to upload files to server-accessible locations. Depending on the deployment environment and how uploaded files are handled, this could lead to the execution of uploaded content, potentially resulting in remote code execution.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-3418 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3418
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2026-5146

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3418?
CVE-2026-3418 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-3418?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3418?
CVE-2026-3418 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-3418?
CVE-2026-3418 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-3418?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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