PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-66382 jfrog CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-12T15:18:20.203Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-66382 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artifactory that allows an authenticated user to write files outside the intended work directory under specific conditions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as CWE-22. Affected systems may be vulnerable to unauthorized file writes, potentially leading to data tampering or further exploitation. Artifactory administrators and users with write permissions should verify configurations and monitor activity to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management personnel should review the vulnerability's impact on their environments and prioritize patching or mitigation efforts accordingly.
- Vendor
- jfrog
- Product
- artifactory
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-28
Who should care
Artifactory administrators and users with write permissions should verify configurations and monitor activity to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management personnel should review the vulnerability's impact on their environments and prioritize patching or mitigation efforts accordingly.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-66382 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artifactory that allows an authenticated user to write files outside the intended work directory under specific conditions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as CWE-22. Affected systems may be vulnerable to unauthorized file writes, potentially leading to data tampering or further exploitation.
Defensive priority
Authenticated users may be able to write files outside intended directories; verify Artifactory configurations and monitor user activity.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Artifactory configurations and user permissions.
- Monitor user activity and file system changes.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
Evidence notes
The CVE record indicates an authenticated user may write files outside the intended Artifactory work directory under specific conditions. Official CVE and NVD records provide details. Evidence is limited; defenders should verify Artifactory configurations, monitor user activity, and review file system changes to assess potential impact and validate vendor guidance.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-66382 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66382
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-66382 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66382
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/artifactory-self-managed-releases
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://docs.jfrog.com/releases/docs/jfrog-security-advisories
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.