CVE-2026-46724: TYPO3 Faceted Search path traversal in file indexer

CVE-2026-46724 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4 · Published 2026-05-19

The ke_search extension for TYPO3, which provides search functionality for websites, contains a security flaw in its file indexing component. An authorized administrative user could exploit this to access and index sensitive files from the server's internal file system that should normally be restricted. This could lead to the exposure of confidential system data or configuration files through the website's search results.

Technologies: tpwd/ke_search (Packagist), TPWD Ke Search. Vendors: Packagist, TPWD.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-46724 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46724 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-46724?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4, published 19 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
tpwd/ke_search (Packagist) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=7.0.0,fixed=7.0.1; TPWD Ke Search < 4.6.7, >= 5.0.0 < 5.6.2, >= 6.0.0 < 6.6.1, >= 7.0.0 < 7.0.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46724?
Yes. tpwd/ke_search (Packagist): upgrade to 7.0.1 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-46724 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-46724?
Check whether you run tpwd/ke_search (Packagist) or TPWD Ke Search at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • tpwd/ke_search (Packagist): upgrade to 7.0.1 or later
    composer require tpwd/ke_search:^7.0.1

Technical details

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the file indexer component of the TYPO3 ke_search extension. The root cause is a failure to normalize directory paths in the indexer configuration, allowing the use of traversal sequences (e.g., ../). An attacker with backend privileges to edit indexer configurations can leverage this to index documents from arbitrary locations on the server's filesystem. This results in unauthorized information disclosure as the contents of these files become searchable. The issue is fixed in versions 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, and 4.6.7.

Affected products

  • tpwd ke_search < 4.6.7, >= 5.0.0 < 5.6.2, >= 6.0.0 < 6.6.1, >= 7.0.0 < 7.0.1

Identifiers

  • CVE-2026-46724
  • GHSA-c72x-mc2p-wv7x

Timeline

  • 2026-05-19: disclosed
  • 2026-05-19: advisory
  • 2026-06-29: patched: Advisory updated with patch information

References

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