Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 16, 2026· Updated Aug 26, 2026
CVE-2026-73056
CVE-2026-73056
Description
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.
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Affected products
1- Range: <3.7.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2News mentions
1- Siyuan Note: 25 Vulnerabilities Including RCE and Auth Bypass Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 18, 2026