CVE-2026-61645 Details
Description
Docat is a tool for hosting versioned static documentation. In the affected implementation, an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the `Upload API` arises because the API does not validate the `uploaded file path or type`. An attacker can overwrite sensitive configuration files or place malicious files on the Docat web server. Depending on deployment context, uploaded content can enable remote code execution or cross-site scripting intended to steal cookies or redirect users to malicious websites. Version 1.6.0 mitigates filename-based path traversal; remediation of unrestricted file types or deployment-dependent malicious-content effects is not established by the verified patch.
A critical arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been identified in Docat versions prior to 1.6.0. The issue arises in the Upload API, which fails to properly validate the file path or type of uploaded files. This lack of validation allows attackers to overwrite sensitive configuration files or upload malicious files to the Docat web server. Depending on the deployment context, such uploaded content could lead to remote code execution or cross-site scripting attacks aimed at stealing cookies or redirecting users to malicious websites.
Users can upgrade to Docat version 1.6.0 or later to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed Oct 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/docat-org/docat/commit/85fc40e8348c6328f488395d03c779517a0913fd | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/docat-org/docat/releases/tag/1.6.0 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/docat-org/docat/security/advisories/GHSA-jcxj-j5qf-8crw | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-434 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Docat | < 1.6.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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