Vulnerability Description
Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. From 2.73.0 until 2.91.0, he LaTeX backend's handling of \includegraphics, \input, and \include commands lacked path containment validation. Attackers could craft malicious LaTeX documents with path traversal sequences to read arbitrary files from the file system accessible to the process, include sensitive files in the converted document output, or potentially access configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data This vulnerability is fixed in 2.91.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docling | Docling | >= 2.73.0, < 2.91.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/docling-project/docling/releases/tag/v2.91.0ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/docling-project/docling/security/advisories/GHSA-2j5p-7p5m-cvMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44022?
CVE-2026-44022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. From 2.73.0 until 2.91.0, he LaTeX backend's handling of \includegraphics...
How severe is CVE-2026-44022?
CVE-2026-44022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docling Docling.