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CVE-2026-118693 - CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in CtStorageXmlHelper::_create_image_from_xml that trus

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.
MEDIUM
Severity & confidence
Source severitymedium
Platform severitymedium
Confidencehigh
Exploitationunknown
CVSS4.7
Affected
Reporting sources (1)
NIST NVD - National Vulnerability Database
Open source โ†—
Timeline & provenance
Published2026-10-28T22:17:13
Last updated2026-10-31T22:08:09
Ingested2026-10-31T11:24:28
FreshnessNEAR-REAL-TIME
Threat typevulnerability
Recommended action
No recommended action published with this item - review the original source.
Next steps
  1. Identify affected systems in your environment.
  2. Apply the vendor patch or mitigation guidance.
  3. Review logs for indicators described in the advisory.
  4. Follow the affected vendor/product to track updates.
Confidence explanation
Reported by a government or cert-grade source (CISA, NCSC, NVD, ENISA, MSRC).
Source type: standards ยท Original: NIST NVD - National Vulnerability Database