CVE-2026-61645

Docat is a tool for hosting versioned static documentation. In the affected implementation, an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the `Upload API` arises because the API does not validate the `uploaded file path or type`. An attacker can overwrite sensitive configuration files or place malicious files on the Docat web server. Depending on deployment context, uploaded content can enable remote code execution or cross-site scripting intended to steal cookies or redirect users to malicious websites. Version 1.6.0 mitigates filename-based path traversal; remediation of unrestricted file types or deployment-dependent malicious-content effects is not established by the verified patch.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 5.3

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/docat-org/docat/commit/85fc40e8348c6328f488395d03c779517a0913fd
https://github.com/docat-org/docat/releases/tag/1.6.0
https://github.com/docat-org/docat/security/advisories/GHSA-jcxj-j5qf-8crw

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Oct 2026, 22:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-29 22:17

Updated : 2026-10-30 19:39

NVD link : CVE-2026-61645

Mitre link : CVE-2026-61645

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-61645

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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