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CVE-2026-94049 06ketan CVE debrief
A path traversal vulnerability was found in 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0, impacting the render_slides function in packages/cli/src/renderer.ts. The attack is possible remotely and has been published. The project has not responded yet. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification of affected systems. The vulnerability requires verification of affected systems and potential attacks. It is crucial for defenders to verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in their environment and assess exposure of systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0.
- Vendor
- 06ketan
- Product
- slideshot
- CVSS
- LOW 2.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0 should assess exposure and prioritize verification. Defenders should verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in their environment and assess exposure of systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0. It is crucial for defenders to review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
Why it matters
A path traversal vulnerability in 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0 requires verification of affected systems and potential attacks.
- Verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Assess exposure of systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0
- Monitor for potential attacks on affected systems
Technical summary
The render_slides function in packages/cli/src/renderer.ts of 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0 is vulnerable to path traversal. The attack can be carried out remotely. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0. The vulnerability requires verification of affected systems and potential attacks. It is crucial for defenders to verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in their environment and assess exposure of systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0.
Defensive priority
Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification of affected systems, especially those using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0.
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of systems using 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0
- Verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Monitor for potential attacks
- Consider applying compensating controls
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability. However, the project has not responded to the issue report. The attack can be carried out remotely, and defenders should verify if the vulnerability is exploitable in their environment. The vulnerability impacts the render_slides function in packages/cli/src/renderer.ts of 06ketan slideshot up to 4.4.0.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-94049 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-94049
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-94049 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94049
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/06ketan/slideshot/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/06ketan/slideshot/issues/18
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-94049
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/949515
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/407978
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/407978/cti
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.