CVE-2026-115353
Mistune before 3.3.0 Path Traversal via include Directive
Description
Mistune before 3.3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the RST include directive that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying relative or absolute paths. Attackers can submit markdown containing include directives referencing ../ sequences or absolute paths to embed sensitive files like credentials or environment data in rendered HTML.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mistune to version 3.3.0 or newer.
- Avoid using the RST include directive if possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-115353.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/lepture/mistune/security/advisories/GHSA-9jjx-3hq3-hx4j | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mistune-before-3.3.0-path-traversal-via-include-directive |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mistune before 3.3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the RST include directive that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying relative or absolute paths. Attackers can submit markdown containing include directives referencing ../ sequences or absolute paths to embed sensitive files like credentials or environment data in rendered HTML. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115353.json">CVE-2026-115353</a> Added Reference https://github.com/lepture/mistune/security/advisories/GHSA-9jjx-3hq3-hx4j Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mistune-before-3.3.0-path-traversal-via-include-directive