CVE-2026-8043

Description

External control of a file name in Ivanti Xtraction before version 2026.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to read sensitive files and write arbitrary HTML files to a web directory, leading to information disclosure and possible client-side attacks.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0009

Probability of exploitation

0.26%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ivanti	xtraction	< 2026.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://hub.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory---Ivanti-Xtraction-CVE-2026-8043?language=en_US

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8043? +

External control of a file name in Ivanti Xtraction before version 2026.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to read sensitive files and write arbitrary HTML files to a web directory, leading to information disclosure and possible client-side attacks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-8043? +

CVE-2026-8043 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0009, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8043? +

CVE-2026-8043 affects products from ivanti, specifically: xtraction. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-8043? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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