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Critical Path Traversal Vulnerability in Postiz Exposes Server Files

Critical Path Traversal Vulnerability in Postiz Exposes Server Files

First seen 24 Oct 2026, 18:42 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 24, 2026 at 20:14 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-115932 allows path traversal in Postiz, enabling file access.
  • •Unauthenticated users can exploit the flaw due to default self-registration.
  • •Patching is critical as the CVSS score is 9.6, indicating severe risk.

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-115932, has been identified in Postiz, allowing unauthenticated users to exploit path traversal flaws. This vulnerability permits registered users to craft media paths that bypass directory restrictions, enabling access to arbitrary server files. Attackers can exfiltrate sensitive data by sending these files as attachments to a Discord server they control. Self-registration is enabled by default, increasing the risk of exploitation. Although no public proof-of-concept or evidence of has been reported, the CVSS score is 9.6, indicating a critical severity level. Immediate patching to version 2.25.3 or later is recommended, along with disabling self-registration as a temporary measure. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 24, 2026.

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Timeline

2026-10-24
CVE-2026-115932 published
The vulnerability in Postiz was disclosed, allowing registered users to read server files.
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2026-10-24
Security advisory released
GitHub Advisories issued a security advisory detailing the path traversal vulnerability.
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2026-10-24
Exploitation demonstrated
Exploitation was demonstrated end-to-end against unmodified builds of Postiz.
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Common questions

What versions of Postiz are affected?
All versions prior to 2.25.3 are affected by CVE-2026-115932.
Is there evidence of active exploitation?
No evidence of active exploitation has been reported as of now.
What should I do to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update to Postiz version 2.25.3 or later, and consider disabling self-registration.