CVE-2026-17613: Penpot’s ::import-binfile RPC command lacks authorization on the optional file-id parameter, allowing any authenticated user to overwrite any files
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, restrict authenticated user permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to the ::import-binfile RPC command.
Description
Penpot's ::import-binfile RPC command has an authorization bypass vulnerability on the optional file-id parameter. This flaw allows any authenticated user to overwrite arbitrary files on the target server and subscribe to WebSocket events, which can lead to full data exfiltration and data poisoning.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17613 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/penpot/penpot/releases/tag/2.17.0 (opens in a new tab)
- penpot.app (opens in a new tab)
- vokecyber.com/blog/cve-2026-17613-penpot-cross-team-file-takeover (opens in a new tab)
- vokecyber.com/research/cve-2026-17613-penpot-cross-team-file-takeover (opens in a new tab)