CVE-2026-73642 Details
Description
Dayforce Payroll is vulnerable to Path Traversal in file download functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can sent GET request with file path parameter set to any path including an absolute local file path. Because vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful, the vulnerability has only been confirmed in version R2026.2.0 but may also affect other versions.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Dayforce Payroll's file download feature. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a GET request with a file path parameter that can include absolute local file paths. While the vulnerability has been confirmed in version R2026.2.0, it may also affect other versions.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 28, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/08/CVE-2026-73640 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBroken Link |
| https://www.dayforce.com/how-we-help/dayforce/payroll-solutions | [email protected] | Vendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Dayforce Payroll | R2026.2.0 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |