CVE-2026-26202: Penpot has Arbitrary File Read via create-font-variant RPC endpoint

Published Feb 19, 2026
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Updated

Penpot is an open-source design tool for design and code collaboration. Prior to version 2.13.2, an authenticated user can read arbitrary files from the server by supplying a local file path (e.g. /etc/passwd) as a font data chunk in the create-font-variant RPC endpoint, resulting in the file contents being stored and retrievable as a "font" asset. This is an arbitrary file read vulnerability. Any authenticated user with team edit permissions can read arbitrary files accessible to the Penpot backend process on the host filesystem. This can lead to exposure of sensitive system files, application secrets, database credentials, and private keys, potentially enabling further compromise of the server. In containerized deployments, the blast radius may be limited to the container filesystem, but environment variables, mounted secrets, and application configuration are still at risk. Version 2.13.2 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Penpot Penpot<2.13.2
Kaleidos Penpot<2.13.2

Event History

Feb 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 4, 58123
Event
via FIRST·05:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26202?

CVE-2026-26202 has been classified with a significant severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive file contents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26202?

To fix CVE-2026-26202, upgrade Penpot to version 2.13.2 or later.

3

What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2026-26202?

CVE-2026-26202 can be exploited by an authenticated user supplying a local file path in the `create-font-variant` RPC endpoint.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-26202 have on my system?

CVE-2026-26202 allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files from the server, which could lead to sensitive data exposure.

5

Is my version of Penpot affected by CVE-2026-26202?

If you are using a version prior to 2.13.2, your installation of Penpot is affected by CVE-2026-26202.

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