CVE-2026-65689
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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 database download 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-2026-65689
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48280

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Vendor Product Version / Range
bold_reports standalone_report_designer to 14.1.12 (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

CVE-2026-65689 is a path traversal vulnerability in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before version 14.1.12. It allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem by exploiting a missing filepath validation in the database download feature. Attackers can send crafted requests to disclose sensitive files, including authentication credentials, potentially leading to full unauthorized access.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor network traffic for suspicious database download requests. Check server logs for unusual file access patterns or path traversal attempts in requests to the database download endpoint. Use tools like curl to test if the server is vulnerable by attempting to access arbitrary files.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to read sensitive server files, including authentication credentials, which may lead to full unauthorized access to the application. Attackers could exploit this to steal data, escalate privileges, or compromise the entire system.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer to version 14.1.12 or later. If an update is not immediately available, restrict access to the database download feature and implement strict input validation for file paths. Review server files for unauthorized access and rotate credentials if sensitive files were accessed.

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