CVE-2026-113606: Stirling-PDF 3.0.0 through 3.2.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated user

Routine

HIGH 7.1

CVE-2026-113606 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stirling-PDF 3.0.0 through 3.2.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated users to access other users' stored files by pointing a processing folder at the server storage directory. Attackers can create a folder via POST /api/v1/processing-folders targeting storage/<victimUserId>, list files, and run pipelines to read, modify, or destroy victims' files.

Why this priority

High severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-10-20
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-20Published CVE record published
2026-10-23 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-113606?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-113606 being exploited?

CVE-2026-113606 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-113606 affect?

CVE-2026-113606 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Stirling-PDF 3.0.0 through 3.2.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated users to access other users' stored files by pointing a processing folder at the server storage directory. Attackers can create a fold

How urgent is CVE-2026-113606?

Priority 33/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept

References

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