CVE-2026-65688: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Bold Reports (By SyncFusion) Standalone Report Designer
Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before 14.1.12 contains a missing filepath validation vulnerability in its font processing feature that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem by supplying a crafted request. Attackers can exploit this path traversal weakness to disclose sensitive server files, including authentication credentials, enabling full unauthorized access to the application. The vulnerability is specific to the DataHub module, which was introduced in Bold Reports 6.3. Therefore, versions prior to 6.3 are not affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65688 is a path traversal vulnerability in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer's font processing feature affecting versions >=6.3 and <14.1.12. The flaw arises from missing filepath validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. This can expose sensitive data such as authentication credentials, which may lead to full unauthorized access. The vulnerability is tied to the DataHub module introduced in version 6.3, excluding earlier versions from impact. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive authentication credentials. This can lead to full unauthorized access to the application, posing a critical security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious requests targeting the font processing feature. Avoid exposing the application to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2026-65688: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Bold Reports (By SyncFusion) Standalone Report Designer
Description
Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before 14.1.12 contains a missing filepath validation vulnerability in its font processing feature that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem by supplying a crafted request. Attackers can exploit this path traversal weakness to disclose sensitive server files, including authentication credentials, enabling full unauthorized access to the application. The vulnerability is specific to the DataHub module, which was introduced in Bold Reports 6.3. Therefore, versions prior to 6.3 are not affected.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65688 is a path traversal vulnerability in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer's font processing feature affecting versions >=6.3 and <14.1.12. The flaw arises from missing filepath validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. This can expose sensitive data such as authentication credentials, which may lead to full unauthorized access. The vulnerability is tied to the DataHub module introduced in version 6.3, excluding earlier versions from impact. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive authentication credentials. This can lead to full unauthorized access to the application, posing a critical security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious requests targeting the font processing feature. Avoid exposing the application to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T20:26:09.979Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a62204b9c2644c7f82e70f2
Added to database: 07/23/2026, 14:08:11 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 13:48:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/06/2026, 10:52:10 UTC
Views: 90
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