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CVE-2026-90946

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.57% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-14 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The arbitrary file read vulnerability in the unauthenticated /ws/chat WebSocket endpoint of DeepWiki-Open allows attackers to exploit the repo_url parameter to access sensitive files across the filesystem, including those containing hardcoded secrets and credentials. This poses a significant risk to applications utilizing Java, particularly in environments where sensitive data may be exposed. Organizations using this software should prioritize remediation to prevent potential data breaches and unauthorized access.

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CVE
CVE-2026-90946
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.57%
Java

Original NVD Description

DeepWiki-Open through commit d92819a contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the unauthenticated /ws/chat WebSocket endpoint that accepts repo_url as a filesystem path with no containment. Attackers can supply arbitrary directory paths to read all files with supported extensions including Python, JavaScript, YAML, and JSON files containing hardcoded secrets and credentials.