CVE-2026-108694
ConvertX through 0.19.0 Arbitrary File Read via Pandoc Converter
Description
ConvertX through 0.19.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read server files because src/converters/pandoc.ts invokes Pandoc without the --sandbox flag. Attackers can upload a reStructuredText document with an include directive naming an absolute path, convert it, and download output containing the referenced file's contents.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ConvertX to a non-vulnerable version.
- Ensure Pandoc is invoked with the --sandbox flag.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ConvertX through 0.19.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read server files because src/converters/pandoc.ts invokes Pandoc without the --sandbox flag. Attackers can upload a reStructuredText document with an include directive naming an absolute path, convert it, and download output containing the referenced file's contents. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108694.json">CVE-2026-108694</a> Added Reference https://github.com/C4illin/ConvertX Added Reference https://github.com/C4illin/ConvertX/blob/710bc7c71712af04198a39f003e3ea1aa5168a31/src/converters/pandoc.ts#L123-L152 Added Reference https://github.com/C4illin/ConvertX/issues/668 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/convertx-through-0.19.0-arbitrary-file-read-via-pandoc-converter