CVE-2026-40893

What it is

Gotenberg is a Docker-powered stateless API for PDF files. Prior to 8.31.0, Gotenberg only checks if the tag is exactly FileName, so System:FileName slips right through and ExifTool happily renames the file. This allows remote attackers to move, rename, and change permissions for arbitrary files. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.31.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-14 16:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:45 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-14 16:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:45 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-73

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Thecodingmachine Gotenberg < 8.31.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

Low