VulnerabilityPublished 3 Feb 2026Updated 23 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-1811: bolo-solo · Path Traversal

Affects bolo-soloSource CVE Database V5

Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker requires privileges that provide basic capabilities that are typically limited to settings and resources owned by a single low-privileged user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges has the ability to access only non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
bolo-blogbolo-solo	Affected 2.6.0 – 2.6.4 5 affected builds	Fixed in–
GitHubbolo-blog/bolo-solo`pkg:github/bolo-blog/bolo-solo`Other threats	Affected 2.6.0 – 2.6.4 5 affected builds	Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on the file parameters used in the importFromMarkdown function to prevent directory traversal sequences such as '../'. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block path traversal attack patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. Restrict access to the bolo-solo application to trusted networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. Regularly monitor logs for suspicious file access attempts or unusual activity related to file imports. Consider isolating the bolo-solo service in a container or sandbox environment with minimal file system permissions to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Stay informed on vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on file handling functionalities to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.

Description

A flaw has been found in bolo-blog bolo-solo up to 2.6.4. This affects the function importFromMarkdown of the file src/main/java/org/b3log/solo/bolo/prop/BackupService.java of the component Filename Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to path traversal. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Impact

The path traversal vulnerability in bolo-solo can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files, including configuration files, credentials, or user data, impacting confidentiality. It may also allow attackers to modify or delete files, affecting integrity and availability, though these impacts are assessed as low to medium. Since the exploit requires no authentication and can be triggered remotely, any publicly accessible instance of bolo-solo is at risk. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized system access, or disruption of blog services. Organizations relying on bolo-solo for content management or backup services may face operational risks and reputational damage if exploited. The absence of an official patch increases the window of exposure, potentially inviting targeted attacks or automated exploitation attempts.

Summary

CVE-2026-1811 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in the bolo-blog bolo-solo software, specifically affecting versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.4. The vulnerability resides in the importFromMarkdown function within the BackupService.java source file, part of the Filename Handler component. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the file argument passed to this function, enabling traversal outside the intended directory structure. By exploiting this, an attacker can access files and directories beyond the application's sandbox, potentially reading sensitive configuration files, user data, or other critical system files. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The lack of a patch means organizations must rely on mitigations or workarounds until an official fix is provided.

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