CVE-2026-72801: SiYuan before v3.7.4 Information Disclosure via Encryption Key Material

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 disclose encrypted-notebook key-derivation material and wrapped data keys through unauthenticated endpoints in publish mode. Attackers can retrieve Argon2id salt, cost parameters, password verifiers, and wrapped notebook keys to perform unlimited offline master-password cracking without rate limiting.

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 3.7.4
  2. Compensating control

    Disable or restrict unauthenticated access to the publish-mode endpoints that disclose encrypted-notebook key-derivation material and wrapped data keys, until SiYuan is upgraded to v3.7.4.

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-2026-72801?

CVE-2026-72801 has a high severity rating of 7.5.

2

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-72801?

The risk level for CVE-2026-72801 is categorized as 43.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-72801?

To fix CVE-2026-72801, upgrade to SiYuan version 3.7.4 or later.

4

What does CVE-2026-72801 affect?

CVE-2026-72801 affects versions of SiYuan prior to 3.7.4 by disclosing key-derivation material.

5

What kind of data is disclosed in CVE-2026-72801?

CVE-2026-72801 discloses encrypted-notebook key-derivation material, including Argon2id salt and password verifiers.

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