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Invoiceplane CVE-2026-23491

HIGH
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-02-18 security-advisories@github.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 25, 2026 - 17:25 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 25, 2026 - 17:25 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 18, 2026 - 20:18 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

InvoicePlane is a self-hosted open source application for managing invoices, clients, and payments. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the get_file method of the Guest module's Get controller in InvoicePlane up to and including through 1.6.3. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the input filename. This leads to the disclosure of sensitive information, including configuration files with database credentials. Version 1.6.4 fixes the issue.

AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files from InvoicePlane servers through path traversal in the Guest controller's file retrieval function, potentially exposing database credentials and other sensitive configuration data. This vulnerability affects InvoicePlane versions up to 1.6.3 and has public exploit code available. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Send crafted HTTP request to Guest module
Exploit
Manipulate filename parameter with path traversal sequences
Execution
Bypass file access controls
Impact
Read arbitrary server files

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation InvoicePlane versions up to and including 1.6.3 with unauthenticated access to the Guest module's Get controller. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the input filename.
Remediation A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all InvoicePlane instances and their versions; disable guest file access if operationally feasible. …

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