CVE-2026-46723: Tpwd/ke search Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-67j3-jmm3-32xc
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CWE-668
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-46723 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) affecting Tpwd/ke search libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 ke_search path traversal from arbitrary table configuration input. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46723 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-46723
GHSA Identifier GHSA-67j3-jmm3-32xc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
Affected Product Tpwd/ke search
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-46723

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-2026-46723, 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-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere, where the product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource. 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`additional_tables` configuration of the page and `tt_content` indexers accept arbitrary table and field names. A backend user with permission to edit indexer configurations can copy sensitive data from internal TYPO3 tables into the search index. This has been patched in versions 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2 and 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46723 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-2026-46723 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46723
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/tpwd/ke_search/CVE-2026-46723.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-2026-46723?
CVE-2026-46723 is a security vulnerability in Tpwd/ke search involving TYPO3 ke_search path traversal from arbitrary table configuration input under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere.
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-2026-46723?
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-2026-46723?
CVE-2026-46723 is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-46723?
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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