Vulnerability Description
Rust OneNote File Parser is a parser for Microsoft OneNote files implemented in Rust. Prior to version 1.1.1, a maliciously crafted `.onetoc2` table-of-contents file can cause `Parser::parse_notebook` to open arbitrary files on the host filesystem outside the notebook's directory. The parser reads entry names listed inside the `.onetoc2` and joins them against the notebook's base directory without validating that they are relative paths confined to that directory. The parser will bail out when the target file fails to parse as a OneNote section, so direct content exfiltration through the parser's return value is not practical, though file-existence probing and denial-of-service via large or special files remain possible. Anyone using `onenote_parser` to parse .onetoc2 files received from untrusted sources is affected. Users who only ever parse their own notebooks are not at meaningful risk. The issue is fixed in onenote_parser 1.1.1. The fix rejects absolute paths, parent-directory components, and other invalid path characters in entry names, and additionally canonicalises the resolved path to confirm it stays inside the notebook's base directory. For users who cannot upgrade to 1.1.1, only call `Parser::parse_notebook` on `.onetoc2` files from trusted sources. Alternatively, use `Parser::parse_section` / `Parser::parse_section_buffer` on individual .one files, which do not perform the directory walk.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Msiemens | Rust Onenote File Parser | < 1.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/msiemens/onenote.rs/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#111---2026-05-15Release Notes
- https://github.com/msiemens/onenote.rs/commit/c9267b2c96e2542be7e7b557d67318e81bPatch
- https://github.com/msiemens/onenote.rs/releases/tag/v1.1.1ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/msiemens/onenote.rs/security/advisories/GHSA-4j5m-wc25-pvh7PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46671?
CVE-2026-46671 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Rust OneNote File Parser is a parser for Microsoft OneNote files implemented in Rust. Prior to version 1.1.1, a maliciously crafted `.onetoc2` table-of-contents file can cause `Parser::parse_notebook`...
How severe is CVE-2026-46671?
CVE-2026-46671 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46671?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Msiemens Rust Onenote File Parser.