What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22249?

CVE-2026-22249 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Docmost are affected by CVE-2026-22249?

Organizations using Docmost face moderate risk from CVE-2026-22249, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.1.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-22249?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-22249. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22249?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Docmost CVE-2026-22249

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-01-15 security-advisories@github.com

Path Traversal Docmost

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 22, 2026 - 15:44 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Jan 22, 2026 - 15:44 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 15, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. From 0.21.0 to before 0.24.0, Docmost is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write via Zip Import Feature (ZipSlip). In apps/server/src/integrations/import/utils/file.utils.ts, there are no validation on filename. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.24.0.

AnalysisAI

Docmost versions 0.21.0 through 0.23.x contain a path traversal vulnerability in the zip import feature that allows authenticated attackers to write arbitrary files to the system due to insufficient filename validation. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which could enable attackers to overwrite critical application files or achieve code execution. The vulnerability is patched in version 0.24.0 and affects all installations using the vulnerable import functionality.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Docmost. Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. From 0.21.0 to before 0.24.0, Docmost is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write via Zip Import Feature (ZipSlip). In apps/server/src/integrations/import/utils/file.utils.ts, there are no validation on filename. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.24.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 0.24.0.. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.