CVE-2026-63667
ApostropheCMS: Arbitrary file read via import-export attachment-name path traversal
Description
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. Prior to 3.6.2, the import-export module in packages/import-export/lib/formats/gzip.js constructs an attachment source path from the attacker-controlled _id, name, and extension fields in aposAttachments.json without ensuring that the resolved path remains under the extracted attachments directory, allowing an authenticated contributor to import a crafted archive, read a host file with an allowed extension, and publish the copied file at an unauthenticated uploads URL. This issue is fixed in version 3.6.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update ApostropheCMS to version 3.6.2 or later.
- Review and sanitize all imported archive data.
- Restrict contributor access to the import-export module.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'apostrophecms', 'product': 'apostrophe', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 3.6.2'}]}] Added Description ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. Prior to 3.6.2, the import-export module in packages/import-export/lib/formats/gzip.js constructs an attachment source path from the attacker-controlled _id, name, and extension fields in aposAttachments.json without ensuring that the resolved path remains under the extracted attachments directory, allowing an authenticated contributor to import a crafted archive, read a host file with an allowed extension, and publish the copied file at an unauthenticated uploads URL. This issue is fixed in version 3.6.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/87cccf44a23d09420875ca8a3765eb3db843836a Added Reference https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-79qf-vqgc-7xx3 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-79qf-vqgc-7xx3 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-63667', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-17T20:05:34.998193Z'}