Apache Camel up to 4.18.2 Camel-Docling path traversal

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apache Camel up to 4.18.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Camel-Docling. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-40047. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache Camel up to 4.18.2. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Camel-Docling. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-40047. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/05/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Path traversalCWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/05/2026 Advisory disclosed07/05/2026 VulDB entry created
07/05/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-40047 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376397
Entry
Created: 07/05/2026 21:28Changes: 07/05/2026 21:28 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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