CVE-2026-2251 Path Traversal leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in Xerox FreeFlow Core to achieve remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2251?
CVE-2026-2251 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Xerox FreeFlow Core, published on 27 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (Path Traversal) vulnerability in Xerox FreeFlow Core allows unauthorized path traversal leading to RCE. This issue affects Xerox FreeFlow Core versions up to and including 8.0.7.
Please consider upgrading to FreeFlow Core version 8.1.0 via the software available on - https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads
https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/product/core/downloads
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xerox Freeflow Core.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-2251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xerox FreeFlow Core
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cg57-mvgj-rxvr.