Description
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.
Published: 2026-04-21
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal
Action: Patch Immediately
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Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-7jqv-fw35-gmx9 nbconvert has an Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in HTMLExporter Image Embedding
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +0000

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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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First Time appeared Jupyter
Jupyter nbconvert
Vendors & Products Jupyter
Jupyter nbconvert

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

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Description 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.
Title nbconvert has an Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in HTMLExporter Image Embedding
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-73
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


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Jupyter Nbconvert
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-21T13:43:29.081Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T21:29:17.350Z

Link: CVE-2026-39378

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-21T13:43:14.531Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-21T01:16:06.073

Modified: 2026-04-23T17:50:56.100

Link: CVE-2026-39378

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-04-21T00:17:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-39378 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-21T15:37:55Z

Weaknesses