CVE-2026-118693
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.7
Exploit probability—
ProductGiuspen Cherrytree
PublishedOct 28, 2026
First seenNov 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-36CWE-36
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| giuspen cherrytree | v ≤ 1.7.2 | — |
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