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CVE-2026-94049: 06ketan slideshot allows remote file access via path trick
CVE-2026-94049 · published 29 days ago
Summary
The slideshot tool (versions up to 4.4.0) can be tricked into reading any file on the server by supplying a specially crafted path. This could let an attacker view or steal sensitive data. Update to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch as soon as it becomes available.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| 06ketan | slideshot | 4.0 |
Original advisory text
06ketan slideshot renderer.ts render_slides path traversal
A flaw has been found in 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0. This impacts the function render_slides of the file packages/cli/src/renderer.ts. This manipulation of the argument htmlPath causes path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
References
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-94049
- https://vuldb.com/submit/949515
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/407978
- https://github.com/06ketan/slideshot/issues/18
- https://github.com/06ketan/slideshot/
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/407978/cti
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94049... Vendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94049 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published20 Sep 2026
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen20 Sep 2026
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