javahuang SurveyKing up to 1.12.x /api/public/preview FileServiceImpl.loadFile attachmentId improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in javahuang SurveyKing up to 1.12.x. This issue affects the function FileServiceImpl.loadFile of the file /api/public/preview. Performing a manipulation of the argument attachmentId results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-111646. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in javahuang SurveyKing up to 1.12.x. This affects the function FileServiceImpl.loadFile of the file /api/public/preview. The manipulation of the argument attachmentId with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

SurveyKing before 1.13.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download any stored file by id through GET /api/public/preview/{attachmentId}. Attackers who know or derive time-ordered snowflake file ids can bypass shared, owner, and project checks in FileServiceImpl.loadFile to read private survey attachments and respondent uploads.

The advisory is shared at hackmd.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-111646 since 10/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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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: SurveyKing 1.13.0

Timelineinfo

10/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/16/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: hackmd.io
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-111646 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-111646
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-421425

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2026 20:38
Changes: 10/16/2026 20:38 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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