Path traversal when using `preview-docs` when working dir contains files with question mark `?` in name
Impact
preview-docs command allows path traversal if current working dir contains files with question mark ? in name and attacker knows the name.
Patches
It was patched starting from 1.0.0-beta.59
Workarounds
Do not run openapi-cli preview-docs command in the folder which contains files with question mark ? in name.
References
https://github.com/Redocly/openapi-cli/pull/347
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in @redocly/openapi-cli
- Email us at security@redocly.com
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | @redocly/openapi-cli | < 1.0.0-beta.59 | 1.0.0-beta.59 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- npm
- Package
@redocly/openapi-cli- Disclosed
- 12.10.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-q324-q795-2q5p - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @redocly/openapi-cli
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