CVE-2026-105744

Docling: Arbitrary file read/write (and command execution when shell-escape is enabled) when rendering untrusted TikZ with the opt-in Tectonic engine

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: October 5, 2026 at 09:26 PM UTC
Updated: October 7, 2026 at 07:33 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorDocling

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. From 2.94.0 until 2.132.0, callers that opt into LatexBackendOptions(tikz_engine="tectonic") invoke docling/backend/latex/engines/tectonic.py to compile an untrusted TikZ body and document preamble without restricting TeX file primitives including \openin and \openout. Crafted input can read files available to the converter and create or overwrite writable files, and enabling the tikz_engine_allow_shell_escape option additionally permits shell commands through TeX. The default configuration, which does not enable Tectonic rendering, is not affected. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.132.0.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

2.94.0 ≤ v < 2.132.0

References (4)

x_refsource_CONFIRMMitigationPatchVendor AdvisoryExploit
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/docling-project/docling/security/advisories/GHSA-x3q2-h9hx-4r4j
x_refsource_MISCIssue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/docling-project/docling/pull/4419
x_refsource_MISCRelease Notes
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/docling-project/docling/releases/tag/v2.132.0

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-22CWE-73CWE-1188

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