CVE-2026-42538: dfir-iris iris-web · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects dfir-iris iris-webSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.4.28 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.4.28
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade iris-web and dfir-iris/iris-web to 2.4.28.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dfir-irisiris-web | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubdfir-iris/iris-webpkg:github/dfir-iris/iris-webOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade dfir-iris iris-web to version 2.4.28 or later, which contains the patch for this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary as the issue is resolved in the fixed version.
Description
A vulnerability in dfir-iris iris-web prior to version 2.4.28 allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types due to improper validation. This can be exploited to host phishing pages and also leads to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The issue is addressed in version 2.4.28.