CVE-2026-73606: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in siyuan-note siyuan
SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the /api/block/getRefIDs endpoint that fails to check password-protected document tiers. Unauthenticated readers can discover that password-protected documents reference specific blocks and obtain block identifiers without entering the document password.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73606 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting SiYuan note-taking software prior to version 3.7.4. The issue exists in the /api/block/getRefIDs endpoint, which does not properly enforce access controls on password-protected document tiers. As a result, unauthenticated users can query this endpoint to obtain block identifiers referenced by password-protected documents without authentication or password entry, potentially exposing sensitive metadata about protected content.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain information about the structure and references within password-protected documents by retrieving block identifiers. Although the actual content of the protected documents is not disclosed, this metadata exposure could assist attackers in further reconnaissance or targeted attacks against the protected data. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to information disclosure without authentication required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any future patches promptly.
CVE-2026-73606: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in siyuan-note siyuan
Description
SiYuan versions before v3.7.4 contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the /api/block/getRefIDs endpoint that fails to check password-protected document tiers. Unauthenticated readers can discover that password-protected documents reference specific blocks and obtain block identifiers without entering the document password.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73606 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting SiYuan note-taking software prior to version 3.7.4. The issue exists in the /api/block/getRefIDs endpoint, which does not properly enforce access controls on password-protected document tiers. As a result, unauthenticated users can query this endpoint to obtain block identifiers referenced by password-protected documents without authentication or password entry, potentially exposing sensitive metadata about protected content.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain information about the structure and references within password-protected documents by retrieving block identifiers. Although the actual content of the protected documents is not disclosed, this metadata exposure could assist attackers in further reconnaissance or targeted attacks against the protected data. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to information disclosure without authentication required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any future patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T11:15:12.096Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7dbdf8bf8831d53932258b
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 12:52:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 12:54:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 13:26:45 UTC
Views: 2
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