CVE-2026-25062
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Path Traversal in Outline JSON Import Allows Arbitrary File Read

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Outline is a service that allows for collaborative documentation. Prior to 1.4.0, during the JSON import process, the value of attachments[].key from the imported JSON is passed directly to path.join(rootPath, node.key) and then read using fs.readFile without validation. By embedding path traversal sequences such as ../ or absolute paths, an attacker can read arbitrary files on the server and import them as attachments. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.4.0.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Vendor Product Version / Range
getoutline outline to 1.4.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Outline service before version 1.4.0 during the JSON import process. Specifically, the value of attachments[].key from the imported JSON is used directly in a file path operation without validation. An attacker can exploit this by embedding path traversal sequences like ../ or absolute paths, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server and import them as attachments.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the path traversal flaw during JSON import. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server, potentially compromising confidentiality.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade the Outline service to version 1.4.0 or later, where the issue has been fixed.

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