CVE-2026-85618

CVE-2026-85618

ConvertX 0.17.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the xelatex converter that allows authenticated users to read files by uploading LaTeX files with input directives. Attackers can upload .tex files containing \\input{path} or \\verbatiminput{path} directives to have the TeX engine read arbitrary files accessible to the server process and include them in downloadable PDF output.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85618?
CVE-2026-85618 is a medium-severity vulnerability, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2026-85618?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.