Vulnerability Description
Penpot is an open-source design tool for design and code collaboration. Prior to version 2.13.2, an authenticated user can read arbitrary files from the server by supplying a local file path (e.g. `/etc/passwd`) as a font data chunk in the `create-font-variant` RPC endpoint, resulting in the file contents being stored and retrievable as a "font" asset. This is an arbitrary file read vulnerability. Any authenticated user with team edit permissions can read arbitrary files accessible to the Penpot backend process on the host filesystem. This can lead to exposure of sensitive system files, application secrets, database credentials, and private keys, potentially enabling further compromise of the server. In containerized deployments, the blast radius may be limited to the container filesystem, but environment variables, mounted secrets, and application configuration are still at risk. Version 2.13.2 contains a patch for the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleidos | Penpot | < 2.13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/penpot/penpot/commit/06e5825c8a0209889966a4eb5152efd6ff108626Patch
- https://github.com/penpot/penpot/security/advisories/GHSA-xp3f-g8rq-9px2ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-26202?
CVE-2026-26202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Penpot is an open-source design tool for design and code collaboration. Prior to version 2.13.2, an authenticated user can read arbitrary files from the server by supplying a local file path (e.g. `/e...
How severe is CVE-2026-26202?
CVE-2026-26202 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-2026-26202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaleidos Penpot.