CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-73056
SiYuan kernel versions before 3.7.4 contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in the CheckAuth() middleware. The middle
SiYuan kernel versions before 3.7.4 contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in the CheckAuth() middleware. The middleware accepts the API token (Conf.Api.Token) via an Authorization header (Token/Bearer) or a ?token= query parameter, and neither path is protected by the application's CAPTCHA/lockout mechanism (NeedCaptcha/WrongAuthCount). As a result, an unauthenticated remote attacker can perform unlimited automated guesses of the API token, particularly when a short or weak custom token has been configured, and upon success gains full RoleAdministrator access enabling arbitrary file operations and SQL queries.
References
- https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/security/advisories/GHSA-m6w6-p7pc-fpg2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/siyuan-kernel-before-unthrottled-brute-force-via-api-
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-16 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-16 · -1 days ago
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