Vulnerability Description
Paisa before 0.7.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the GetFile, GetSheet, DeleteBackups, and DeleteSheetBackups handlers that lets unauthenticated attackers read files and delete backups through ../ sequences in file names. Attackers can send crafted names to the editor file and delete_backups endpoints to read any server-readable file and remove backup files outside the journal or sheets directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/blob/v0.7.7/internal/server/editor.go#L4
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/commit/035949351f7c0d0f90ecf767aa1e28b4d
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/issues/420
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/releases/tag/v0.7.8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/paisa-before-0.7.8-path-traversal-via-edito
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116067?
CVE-2026-116067 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Paisa before 0.7.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the GetFile, GetSheet, DeleteBackups, and DeleteSheetBackups handlers that lets unauthenticated attackers read files and delete backups th...
How severe is CVE-2026-116067?
CVE-2026-116067 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-116067?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.