CVE-2026-115355 Details
Description
Mistune before 3.3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Include directive that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying ../ sequences in include paths. Attackers can also inject HTML through unescaped error messages and included file contents to perform cross-site scripting even when escape=True is set.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Mistune versions prior to 3.3.0, specifically within the Include directive. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting ../ sequences into include paths. Additionally, the vulnerability enables the injection of HTML through unescaped error messages and included file contents, facilitating cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, even when the escape option is set to True.
Users can upgrade to Mistune version 3.3.0 or later to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed Oct 22, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mistune | <= 3.2.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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