PatchTheCVECVE-2026-45242: Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the /v1/summarize daemon endpoint that al
CVE-2026-45242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting summarize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the /v1/summarize daemon endpoint that allows authenticated callers to write files to arbitrary directories by supplying an absolute path or directory traversal sequence in the slidesDir request parameter. Attackers can exploit this to write slide_*.png and slides.json files to any writable directory and subsequently delete matching files at the specified location through repeat
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-05-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-45242?
summarize: upgrade to 0.15.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-45242 being exploited?
CVE-2026-45242 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-2026-45242 affect?
CVE-2026-45242 affects summarize. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the /v1/summarize daemon endpoint that allows authenticated callers to write files to arbitrary directories by supplying an absolute path or directory traversal sequence i
How urgent is CVE-2026-45242?
Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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