HIGH CVE-2026-66384
CWE-22

JFrog Artifactory Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Vulnerability

Published by Tech Mentor Threat Intelligence Team
// Technical Threat Dossier
Vulnerability ID (CVE ID): CVE-2026-66384
Estimated Severity Level: HIGH
Affected Systems & Software:
  • JFrog Artifactory
Patch / Update Availability: 2026-08-27
Threat Classification & Indicators (Threat Intel):
CWE-22

Threat Scope & Field Impact:

Cybersecurity threat intelligence monitors have confirmed active in-the-wild exploitation of CVE-2026-66384 targeting JFrog Artifactory. Successful exploitation allows threat actors to compromise application integrity and threaten user data confidentiality.

Technical Advisory Summary: JFrog Artifactory contains an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability. This can allow an authenticated user to write data outside the intended Docker cache path under specific remote-repository conditions.

CISA KEV Catalog: Officially cataloged by CISA as actively weaponized against production targets.

Recommended Mitigation & Action:

  • Required Vendor Action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
  • Remediation Timeline: Apply security patches immediately (Federal Remediation Due Date: 2026-09-10).
  • Defensive Telemetry: We advise journalists, frontline defenders, and civil society organizations utilizing this platform to inspect updates and isolate unpatched endpoints.
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