CVE-2026-54066: SiYuan is an open-source personal knowledge management system
CVE-2026-54066 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SiYuan is an open-source personal knowledge management system. Prior to 3.7.0, the patch for CVE-2026-41894 ("Path Traversal via Double URL Encoding") sanitized the /export/ route but the identical root cause remains in the /assets/*path route. In publish mode (anonymous read-only HTTP endpoint, default port 6808), an unauthenticated remote attacker can read arbitrary files inside WorkspaceDir — including conf/conf.json (which contains the Access
Why this priority
- High severity
- CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Write-up: github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-p4m3-mgmm-c664
- Nuclei scan template: SiYuan <= 3.6.5 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal
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-2026-54066?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-54066 being exploited?
CVE-2026-54066 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-2026-54066 affect?
CVE-2026-54066 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SiYuan is an open-source personal knowledge management system. Prior to 3.7.0, the patch for CVE-2026-41894 ("Path Traversal via Double URL Encoding") sanitized the /export/ route but the identical root cause remains in the /assets/*path ro
How urgent is CVE-2026-54066?
Priority 55/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action