CVE-2026-72797: SiYuan before v3.7.4 Information Disclosure via getEncryptedNotebookStatus

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the getEncryptedNotebookStatus endpoint that returns encrypted notebook identifiers, names, and lock states without publish-access filtering. Anonymous readers and publish-mode accounts can enumerate all encrypted notebooks and their current unlock status, revealing sensitive notebook names and decryption state in memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SiYuan SiYuan<3.7.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SiYuan to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v3.7.4
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the SiYuan getEncryptedNotebookStatus endpoint so anonymous readers and publish-mode accounts cannot enumerate encrypted notebooks and their current unlock/lock state.

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72797?

The severity of CVE-2026-72797 is medium, with a score of 5.8.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72797?

CVE-2026-72797 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-72797?

To fix CVE-2026-72797, upgrade to SiYuan version 3.7.4 or later.

4

What does CVE-2026-72797 affect?

CVE-2026-72797 affects SiYuan versions prior to 3.7.4.

5

What information can be disclosed due to CVE-2026-72797?

CVE-2026-72797 can disclose encrypted notebook identifiers, names, and lock states.

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