CVE-2026-85583: SiYuan before v3.8.2 Path Traversal via symlink in file API

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-04 · updated 2026-09-14
Weakness: CWE-59

Description

SiYuan versions before v3.8.2 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the reader-accessible file-read endpoint that follows symlinks when opening authorized asset paths. Attackers with reader role can request a logical asset under data/assets/ that is a symlink to a file outside the workspace and receive the target file bytes, bypassing workspace boundary restrictions.

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

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