CVE-2026-118693
CherryTree through 1.7.2 Local File Disclosure via Embedded-File Filename Path
CVSS Score
4.7
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in CtStorageXmlHelper::_create_image_from_xml that trusts unvalidated embedded-file 'filename' attributes in XML documents. Attackers can craft a .ctd, .ctz, or .ctx document with an absolute or ~/ filename and no data, so saving embeds files like ~/.ssh/id_rsa into the document.
| CWE | CWE-36 |
| Vendor | giuspen |
| Product | cherrytree |
| Published | Oct 28, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
giuspen / cherrytree
0 ≤ 1.7.2
References
github.com: https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/issues/2944 github.com: https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree github.com: https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_storage_xml.cc#L648-L692 github.com: https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_image.cc#L757-L767 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cherrytree-through-1.7.2-local-file-disclosure-via-embedded-file-filename-path
Credits
Mohammed Afnaan Ahmed