Vulnerability Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22) in Elastic Maps Server can lead to information disclosure via Path Traversal (CAPEC-126). An unauthenticated attacker able to reach the service over the network could cause it to return the contents of files outside its intended content directory that are readable by the server process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Maps Server | >= 8.19.11, < 8.19.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-78602?
CVE-2026-78602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22) in Elastic Maps Server can lead to information disclosure via Path Traversal (CAPEC-126). An unauthenticated att...
How severe is CVE-2026-78602?
CVE-2026-78602 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-78602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Maps Server.