CVE-2025-57231: Path Traversal
Published Sep 10, 2026
·Updated
Path Traversal in avatar attachments in Docmost v0.21.0 allows an unauthenticated malicious actor to disclose local files via a POST Request in a public url.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Docmost=0.21.0
Event History
Sep 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which deployments are exposed to unauthenticated exploitation?
Deployments that expose the affected avatar-attachment POST endpoint through a public URL are exposed. The issue is described as requiring no authentication.
2
What can an attacker obtain through this issue?
An attacker can disclose local files by using path traversal in avatar attachment handling.