siyuan-note SiYuan up to 3.8.1 Log File getFile Query missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in siyuan-note SiYuan up to 3.8.1. Affected is the function getFile of the component Log File. Performing a manipulation of the argument Query results in missing encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-85174. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in siyuan-note SiYuan up to 3.8.1. This affects the function getFile of the component Log File. The manipulation of the argument query with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

SiYuan before v3.8.2 logs API tokens from query parameters in plaintext to an accessible log file when full-text search requests exceed timing thresholds. Authenticated attackers can read the log file via the getFile endpoint to recover admin API tokens and gain permanent administrative access.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-85174 since 09/03/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SiYuan 3.8.2

Timelineinfo

09/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/03/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-85174 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398397

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2026 13:51
Changes: 09/03/2026 13:51 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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