CVE-2026-85174: SiYuan before v3.8.2 API Token Exposure via Log File

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-03 · updated 2026-09-08
Weakness: CWE-532

Description

SiYuan before v3.8.2 logs API tokens from query parameters in plaintext to an accessible log file when full-text search requests exceed timing thresholds. Authenticated attackers can read the log file via the getFile endpoint to recover admin API tokens and gain permanent administrative access.

Affected products

siyuan-note siyuan: before 3.8.2 — fixed in 3.8.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: siyuan-note siyuan 3.8.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-3wvc-5754-gp67
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/siyuan-before-3.8.2-api-token-exposure-via-log-file
https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-3wvc-5754-gp67

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