CVE-2026-103762: SiYuan before v3.8.5 Missing Authorization in Save-Path Resolver Endpoints

Published Oct 2, 2026
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Updated

SiYuan before v3.8.5 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the getRefCreateSavePath, getShorthandSavePath, and getDocCreateSavePath endpoints that allows read-only publish visitors to learn unpublished notebook box IDs. Attackers with read-only or anonymous publish access can POST any open notebook ID to receive the global save-box ID and save-path template, revealing a hidden notebook's existence and creation time.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SiYuan SiYuan<3.8.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SiYuan to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.5

Event History

Oct 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs read-only publish access or anonymous publish access to SiYuan. No authenticated write permissions are required.

2

What information can be disclosed?

By POSTing an open notebook ID to one of the affected save-path resolver endpoints, an attacker can obtain the global save-box ID and save-path template. This can reveal the existence and creation time of an unpublished notebook.

3

Which endpoints are affected?

The affected endpoints are getRefCreateSavePath, getShorthandSavePath, and getDocCreateSavePath.

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