CVE-2026-65690
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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 file upload functionality that allows authenticated attackers to traverse outside the intended directory by supplying a crafted filename. Attackers can exploit this path traversal weakness to execute arbitrary commands with high privileges on the server.

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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-2026-65690
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48282

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

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Exploitability

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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 is a path traversal flaw in Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer before version 14.1.12. It allows authenticated attackers to bypass directory restrictions by supplying a crafted filename during file upload. This enables them to traverse outside the intended directory and execute arbitrary commands with high privileges on the server.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the version of Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer. If it is version 14.1.12 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Review server logs for unusual file upload patterns or path traversal attempts in filenames.

Impact Analysis

If you use Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer version 14.1.12 or earlier, attackers with valid credentials could exploit this flaw to gain control of your server. They could read, modify, or delete sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt services. The impact includes data breaches, system compromise, and potential compliance violations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations affected by a breach could face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer to version 14.1.12 or later to patch the vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have upload permissions and monitor for suspicious activity.

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