Is CVE-2026-2251 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2251 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2251 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-2251 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2251?

CVE-2026-2251 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-2251

CWE-22Published: February 27, 2026· Updated: Mar 2, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.6th

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

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2251 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.