CVE-2026-118693
CherryTree through 1.7.2 Local File Disclosure via Embedded-File Filename Path
Description
CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in CtStorageXmlHelper::_create_image_from_xml that trusts unvalidated embedded-file 'filename' attributes in XML documents. Attackers can craft a .ctd, .ctz, or .ctx document with an absolute or ~/ filename and no data, so saving embeds files like ~/.ssh/id_rsa into the document.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 28, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CherryTree to the latest version.
- Avoid opening untrusted CherryTree documents.
- Validate embedded filenames in XML documents.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in CtStorageXmlHelper::_create_image_from_xml that trusts unvalidated embedded-file 'filename' attributes in XML documents. Attackers can craft a .ctd, .ctz, or .ctx document with an absolute or ~/ filename and no data, so saving embeds files like ~/.ssh/id_rsa into the document. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/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:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-36 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118693.json">CVE-2026-118693</a> Added Reference https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree Added Reference https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_image.cc#L757-L767 Added Reference https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_storage_xml.cc#L648-L692 Added Reference https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/issues/2944 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cherrytree-through-1.7.2-local-file-disclosure-via-embedded-file-filename-path