CVE-2026-23536
Unauthorized File Read via Feast Feature Server `/read-document` Endpoint
Publication date: 2026-03-20
Last updated on: 2026-03-20
Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| feast | feature_server | to 0.58.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Feast Feature Server's `/read-document` endpoint. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read any file that the server process has access to. By sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request, the attacker can bypass the intended access restrictions.
As a result, the attacker may retrieve sensitive system files, application configurations, and credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can access sensitive information stored on the server without any authentication.
- Exposure of sensitive system files
- Disclosure of application configuration files
- Leakage of credentials
This can lead to further attacks, data breaches, and compromise of the affected system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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