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CVE-2026-75418: n/a

0
High
Published: 08/27/2026 (08/27/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the built-in preview/development web server of Lektor versions prior to 3.3.14 on Windows. This flaw allows an attacker with network access to send crafted HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences to read arbitrary files accessible by the server process. Sensitive information such as system files and deployment configuration files containing credentials may be disclosed. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.5 and does not require privileges or user interaction to exploit.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Availability
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Privileges Required
None
Scope
Unchanged
User Interaction
None
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

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AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 06:07:12 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-75418 is a path traversal vulnerability in the built-in preview/development web server of Lektor on Windows platforms before version 3.3.14. An attacker with network access can exploit this by sending specially crafted HTTP requests with path traversal sequences to read arbitrary files accessible to the server process. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information including system files and deployment configuration files that may contain credentials. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (High) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system running the vulnerable Lektor preview/development web server on Windows. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information such as system files and deployment configuration files containing credentials, potentially compromising system confidentiality.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the built-in preview/development web server to trusted users only and avoid exposing it to untrusted networks.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-hxm6-p6gf-5748
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-75418"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a91a7deacd9273b49065906

Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:23:10 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 06:07:12 UTC

Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:23 UTC

Views: 64

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