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Critical· 9.3official fix available

CVE-2026-65689

Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer versions before 14.1.12 contain a path‑traversal flaw that lets attackers read any file on the server. The weakness is in the DataHub module and can expose credentials, giving attackers full control of the application. It is critical because it requires no authentication and can be exploited remotely.

publishedJul 23, 2026
last modifiedJul 28, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.3
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
44th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Aug 23, 2026

An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer 6.3 through 14.1.11 (any version with the DataHub module).

02

Real-world impact

An attacker can read arbitrary files, including authentication credentials, and gain full unauthorized access to the application.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.3 reflects the lack of authentication, the ability to read any file, and the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is remote, low effort, and has a high potential for damage.

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 01Verify the current Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer version.
  2. 02If the version is older than 14.1.12, download and install the latest release (14.1.12 or newer) from the vendor.
  3. 03Restart the application to apply the update.

NVD description

05

Timeline

  1. Jul 23, 2026 · 9d ago
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 24, 2026 · 8d ago
    Official fix available
    A vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
  3. Jul 28, 2026 · 4d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Attack requirementsNone
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

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CVE-2026-65689: Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer versions before 14.1.12 contai · Vulnary