Vulnerability Description
Mistune before 3.3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Include directive that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying ../ sequences in include paths. Attackers can also inject HTML through unescaped error messages and included file contents to perform cross-site scripting even when escape=True is set.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lepture/mistune/security/advisories/GHSA-h7ww-273w-6cm8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mistune-before-3.3.0-path-traversal-and-xss
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-115355?
CVE-2026-115355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Mistune before 3.3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Include directive that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying ../ sequences in include paths. Attackers can also inje...
How severe is CVE-2026-115355?
CVE-2026-115355 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.