Paisa - Path Traversal (CVE-2026-116067)
Description
Paisa before 0.7.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the GetFile, GetSheet, DeleteBackups, and DeleteSheetBackups handlers that lets unauthenticated attackers read files and delete backups through ../ sequences in file names. Attackers can send crafted names to the editor file and delete_backups endpoints to read any server-readable file and remove backup files outside the journal or sheets directory.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2026-116067 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Paisa versions before 0.7.8. Unauthenticated remote attackers can use crafted ../ file names in affected endpoints to read server-accessible files and delete backups outside the intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive data and disrupting recovery.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 26th of October 2026.
CrowdSec has not observed any significant exploitation activity targeting CVE-2026-116067 across its network. As a result, no community-driven trend analysis is available for this vulnerability at this time.
Attackers target /api/editor/file and /api/sheets/file with JSON requests containing traversal sequences such as ../ in the name field. These requests attempt to read files outside the intended directories without authentication.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2026-10-25 |
| Rule Released | 2026-10-26 |
Remediation & Protection
External References
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/releases/tag/v0.7.8
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/blob/v0.7.7/internal/server/editor.go#L49-L70
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/issues/420
- https://github.com/ananthakumaran/paisa/commit/035949351f7c0d0f90ecf767aa1e28b4d5a0ae31
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/paisa-before-0.7.8-path-traversal-via-editor-and-sheet-api
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-116067.yaml