CVE-2026-39378

The nbconvert tool, jupyter nbconvert, converts Jupyter notebooks to various other formats via Jinja templates. In versions 6.5 through 7.17.0, when `HTMLExporter.embed_images=True`, nbconvert's markdown renderer allows arbitrary file read via path traversal in image references. A malicious notebook can exfiltrate sensitive files from the conversion host by embedding them as base64 data URIs in the output HTML. nbconvert 7.17.1 contains a fix. As a workaround, do not enable `HTMLExporter.embed_images`; it is not enabled by default.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:nbconvert:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

History

23 Apr 2026, 17:50

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:nbconvert:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
First Time Jupyter nbconvert
Jupyter
References () https://github.com/jupyter/nbconvert/releases/tag/v7.17.1 - () https://github.com/jupyter/nbconvert/releases/tag/v7.17.1 - Product
References () https://github.com/jupyter/nbconvert/security/advisories/GHSA-7jqv-fw35-gmx9 - () https://github.com/jupyter/nbconvert/security/advisories/GHSA-7jqv-fw35-gmx9 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

21 Apr 2026, 01:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-04-21 01:16

Updated : 2026-04-23 17:50


NVD link : CVE-2026-39378

Mitre link : CVE-2026-39378

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-39378


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Products Affected

jupyter

  • nbconvert
CWE
CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path