BookStackApp BookStack up to 26.09.1 Attachment Controller AttachmentController improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in BookStackApp BookStack up to 26.09.1. Affected is the function AttachmentController of the component Attachment Controller. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-116020. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in BookStackApp BookStack up to 26.09.1. This affects the function AttachmentController of the component Attachment Controller. The manipulation 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

BookStack before 26.09.2 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in AttachmentController that allows authenticated users to access other users' draft page attachments by ID. Attackers with attachment permissions can enumerate sequential attachment IDs to download, rename, relink, or replace files on another user's unpublished draft pages.

The advisory is shared at codeberg.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-116020 since 10/24/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 26.09.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BookStack 26.09.2

Timelineinfo

10/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/24/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: codeberg.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-116020 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116020
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426117

Entryinfo

Created: 10/24/2026 14:03
Changes: 10/24/2026 14:03 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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