CVE-2026-65687
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Path Traversal in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before 14.1.12 contains a missing filepath validation vulnerability in its SVG 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.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65687
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48278

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Vendor Product Version / Range
bold_reports standalone_report_designer to 14.1.12 (exc)

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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 is a path traversal vulnerability in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before version 14.1.12. It occurs in the SVG processing feature where improper filepath validation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem by sending a specially crafted request. Attackers can exploit this to access sensitive files, including authentication credentials, potentially leading to full unauthorized access to the application.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor network traffic for unusual SVG file requests or path traversal patterns in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer logs. Check for unauthorized file access attempts in server logs, particularly for files outside expected directories. Use tools like Wireshark to inspect HTTP requests containing SVG payloads with path traversal sequences such as '../' or '....//'.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive files on the server, including authentication credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access to the application, data breaches, and potential compromise of the entire system. The high CVSS score (9.8 v3.1, 9.3 v4.0) indicates severe impact with low attack complexity and no privileges required.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection), HIPAA (health information), and other regulations. Organizations using affected versions may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust due to data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer to version 14.1.12 or later to patch the vulnerability. If updating is not possible, restrict network access to the application using firewalls or network segmentation. Disable SVG processing features if unused. Review server file permissions to limit access to sensitive files.

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