CVE-2026-47871: broadcom vmware_avi_load_balancer Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-47871 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in broadcom vmware_avi_load_balancer. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 18-07-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 23-07-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

VMware Avi Load Balancer contains a directory traversal vulnerability. Flaws in file path validation allow malicious, authenticated network users to perform directory traversal attacks. Affected versions: 32.1.1 (fixed in 32.1.2) 31.1.1 through 31.2.2 (fixed in 31.2.2-2p3) 30.1.1 through 30.2.6 (fixed in 30.2.7) 22.1.1 through 22.1.7 (fixed in 30.2.7)

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')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.