CVE-2026-61891: Path Traversal

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.73.1, the @theia/filesystem backend exposes HTTP file-download endpoints (GET /file, GET /files/, PUT /files/) that convert a client-supplied URI directly to a filesystem path and stream the file, without confining it to the workspace or any allow-listed root. In browser (non-Electron) deployments the connection token is enforced only on WebSocket upgrades; the HTTP middleware in @theia/core re-issues the cookie and calls next() without rejecting tokenless HTTP requests, so these endpoints are reachable without a valid token. As a result an unauthenticated client can read any file readable by the backend process, including files outside the opened workspace (for example /etc/hosts, SSH keys, or tokens). Electron mode uses a separate ElectronSecurityToken and is not affected via this path.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Eclipse theia<=1.73.1
npm/@theia/filesystem<=1.73.1
npm/@theia/core<=1.73.1

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-61891?

CVE-2026-61891 has a severity rating of 7.5, indicating a high risk level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-61891?

To fix CVE-2026-61891, upgrade Eclipse Theia to version 1.74.0 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61891?

CVE-2026-61891 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability, which can lead to information leakage.

4

What versions of Eclipse Theia are affected by CVE-2026-61891?

CVE-2026-61891 affects all versions of Eclipse Theia up to and including 1.73.1.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-61891?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-61891 can allow attackers to access files beyond the intended workspace, leading to information disclosure.

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