How severe is CVE-2026-6865?

CVE-2026-6865 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2026-6865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6865?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-6865 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6865 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29460.

When was CVE-2026-6865 published?

CVE-2026-6865 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6865

CVE-2026-6865 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29460
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (“Path Traversal”) vulnerability that could cause unauthorized access to sensitive files when user-supplied input is improperly handled during server-side file path processing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6865?: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (“Path Traversal”) vulnerability that could cause unauthorized access to sensitive files when user-supplied input is improperly handled during server-side file path processing.
How severe is CVE-2026-6865?: CVE-2026-6865 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-6865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-6865 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6865 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29460.
When was CVE-2026-6865 published?: CVE-2026-6865 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-132-03&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-132-03.pdf

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