VDB-347164 · CVE-2026-2818 · GCVE-0-2026-2818

VMware Spring Data Geode/Spring Data Gemfire on Windows Import Snapshot path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Spring Data Geode and Spring Data Gemfire on Windows. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Import Snapshot Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-2818. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Spring Data Geode and Spring Data Gemfire on Windows (version now known). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Import Snapshot Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A zip-slip path traversal vulnerability in Spring Data Geode's import snapshot functionality allows attackers to write files outside the intended extraction directory. This vulnerability appears to be susceptible on Windows OS only.

The advisory is shared for download at herodevs.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-2818 since 02/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/20/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

VMware

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License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/19/2026 CVE reserved
02/20/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
02/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: herodevs.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-2818 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347164
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2026 17:56
Changes: 02/20/2026 17:56 (62)
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