How severe is CVE-2026-8043?

CVE-2026-8043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-8043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8043?

CVE-2026-8043 affects Ivanti Xtraction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8043?

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

Does CVE-2026-8043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29487.

When was CVE-2026-8043 published?

CVE-2026-8043 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8043

CVE-2026-8043 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Xtraction with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29487
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Ivanti Xtraction
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2026-8043?: CVE-2026-8043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-8043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8043?: CVE-2026-8043 affects Ivanti Xtraction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29487.
When was CVE-2026-8043 published?: CVE-2026-8043 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:xtraction:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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