CVE-2026-86538
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CVE-2026-86538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. knowns versions before 0.30.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/templates/preview endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in the templateFile parameter to bypass path restrictions and read sensitive files like credentials and configuration through the JSON response.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
knowns versions before 0.30.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/templates/preview endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in the templateFile parameter to bypass path restrictions and read sensitive files like credentials and configuration through the JSON response.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| knowns-dev | knowns | < 0.30.0 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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