SillyTavern has a Path Traversal issue — CVE-2026-44650

Summary

## Summary `POST /api/extensions/delete` endpoint accepts `extensionName: "."` which bypasses `sanitize-filename` validation, causing the entire user extensions directory to be recursively deleted. No authentication is required in the default configuration. ## Affected File `src/endpoints/extensions.js` (last modified: commit `3ad9b05e2`) ## Root Cause The validation check occurs **before** sanitization:…

Product

npm: sillytavern

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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