Description
nbviewer through 1.0.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in LocalFileHandler.can_show() that uses string-prefix comparison instead of proper path validation. Attackers can read files from sibling directories outside the configured root by requesting paths that share the root as a textual prefix, disclosing unintended notebooks and credentials.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.9/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jupyter | nbviewer | <= 1.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/jupyter/nbviewer
- https://github.com/jupyter/nbviewer/blob/1.0.1/nbviewer/providers/local/handlers.py#L92-L107
- https://github.com/jupyter/nbviewer/commit/aad36106f72a1ca7721310c6fccc677ce4c744a5
- https://github.com/jupyter/nbviewer/issues/1115
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nbviewer-through-1.0.1-path-traversal-via-localfilehandler
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 6, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 10, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis