CVE-2026-72812
SiYuan before v3.7.4 Missing Authorization via refreshBacklink
Description
SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in the /api/ref/refreshBacklink endpoint that allows anonymous readers to trigger persistent server-side writes. Attackers can invoke the endpoint with an attacker-controlled block ID to flush transaction queues, scan all references globally, and enqueue database writes, bypassing read-only protections and enabling resource amplification attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-72812
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update SiYuan to version v3.7.4 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Restrict access to the /api/ref/refreshBacklink endpoint.
- Monitor for suspicious activity on the endpoint.
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-2026-72812.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-wgwx-479j-23vq | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/siyuan-before-missing-authorization-via-refreshbacklink |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-72812 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-72812
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'siyuan-note', 'product': 'siyuan', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.7.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.7.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:golang/github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/kernel', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in the /api/ref/refreshBacklink endpoint that allows anonymous readers to trigger persistent server-side writes. Attackers can invoke the endpoint with an attacker-controlled block ID to flush transaction queues, scan all references globally, and enqueue database writes, bypassing read-only protections and enabling resource amplification attacks. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-wgwx-479j-23vq Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/siyuan-before-missing-authorization-via-refreshbacklink