Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable, or does it require local access?

It can be remotely exploitable if the SiYuan instance exposes the /api/file/getFile endpoint over a network interface accessible to the attacker. No local shell access is required; the attacker only needs the ability to send crafted HTTP requests.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs network access to the running SiYuan service and the ability to reach the /api/file/getFile endpoint. No prior authentication may be required if the endpoint is accessible without login, but the exact requirement depends on the deployment's access controls.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this type of vulnerability?

The most robust fix is to avoid serving arbitrary filesystem paths altogether and instead implement an allowlist or ID-based abstraction over files. Additionally, always canonicalize paths and perform access control checks on the canonical form using logic consistent with the underlying filesystem's case sensitivity and path semantics.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

Path Traversal via Case-Sensitive Filtering (CWE-22) in SiYuan /api/file/getFile

CVE-2026-25992

Published:

Feb 10, 2026

Status:

Undergoing Analysis

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

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Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Improper Path Restriction

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Unauthorized File Read / Information Disclosure

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Path Traversal / Improper Path Restriction

CWE:

CWE-22

Impact:

Unauthorized File Read / Information Disclosure

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Path Traversal via Case-Sensitive Filtering (CWE-22) in SiYuan /api/file/getFile

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

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HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

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