CVE-2026-86538: knowns before 0.30.0 Path Traversal via templateFile parameter

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

knowns versions before 0.30.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the POST /api/templates/preview endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in the templateFile parameter to bypass path restrictions and read sensitive files like credentials and configuration through the JSON response.

Affected Software

1 affected component
api/templates/preview<0.30.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade POST /api/templates/preview (templateFile parameter) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.30.0

Event History

Sep 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Any unauthenticated attacker able to reach the POST /api/templates/preview endpoint can exploit it. No credentials or user interaction are required.

2

What access can an attacker gain?

An attacker can use directory traversal sequences in the templateFile parameter to read arbitrary files through the JSON response. This may expose sensitive local files such as credentials and configuration.

3

Which versions are affected?

knowns versions before 0.30.0 are affected. Upgrading to version 0.30.0 or later addresses the issue.

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